Mikench 43 Posted July 28, 2019 I have tried both options within settings but keep failing. I have reduced the image size but am told" photo failed to set" or " unable to connect to server" . What am I doing wrong? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ayjay 451 Posted July 29, 2019 (edited) Seems straightforward enough: use imagehosting site, and post link using the "image" tag at the top of the full reply box Edited July 29, 2019 by ayjay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikench 43 Posted July 30, 2019 I mastered it but I still cannot create an avatar for reasons mentioned in a variety of posts. How did you do it Mona? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikench 43 Posted July 30, 2019 (edited) Yours truly with Egyptian eagle owl. How do I create an avatar with this pic as I cannot by pasting in the url. The message the server cannot be located keeps coming up. Edited July 30, 2019 by Mikench Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikench 43 Posted July 30, 2019 What does " failed to set a photo " mean when trying to create an avatar? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ayjay 451 Posted July 30, 2019 What does " failed to set a photo " mean when trying to create an avatar? Not sure, it's a long time since I changed mine, but avatar pics are not the same as posting a pic in the forum: there's almost certainly a pixel size limit and probably a file size limit as well. Mine is 96 X 96 pixels and a mere 4.35kb. None of that does any favours for a pic such as you posted above. Resized to 100 X 76 pixels. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikench 43 Posted July 31, 2019 Thanks for that but I still cannot use it. Pasting the URL from post images doesn't work as the server cannot be located. Importing it from my saved photos produces the response " failed to set a photo" I'm stumped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ayjay 451 Posted July 31, 2019 It's not been possible for some years now to post pics direct from your computer (on this forum), it's real pita but despite it being mentioned several times no-one that could do something about it has ever bothered or even explained why/why not etc. etc. The only way to put up a pic is to go through an "image host". I used to use Photobucket, but then they got a bit mercenary. I now use:- http://tinypic.com/?t=postupload - but they are stopping soon. Upload any pic to that url above (or there's plenty of others out there) copy the "Direct link" and paste it after clicking on the image tab in the full reply box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chesters1 1364 Posted July 31, 2019 Why is Shaun Williamson hiding behind the date? Believe NOTHING anyones says or writes unless you witness it yourself and even then your eyes can deceive you There is only one opinion i listen to ,its mine and its ALWAYS right even when its wrong Its far easier to curse the darkness than light one candle Mathew 4:19 Grangers law : anything i say will turn out the opposite or not happen at all! "To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves and abhors, is sinful and tyrannical." Thomas Jefferson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
