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GOODBYE PHOTOBUCKET!
- Thread starter Biggbass
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I don't use it, but have tried to view things linked to it, and yes, it's impossible. I usually just close the window without ever seeing whatever it was I was trying to look at (usually a bass 
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I hate when people use Photobucket here, because it's blocked at work (as it is with most businesses).
So I just have to skip over any classified ads where the photos are uploaded to Photobucket.
So I just have to skip over any classified ads where the photos are uploaded to Photobucket.
It's going to take me some time, but I have to move all my pictures from Photobucket to Imgur.
The real problem is some of my old TalkBass posts that I'd like to update, such as NBDs. The posts are too old now to edit.
The real problem is some of my old TalkBass posts that I'd like to update, such as NBDs. The posts are too old now to edit.
I have moved everything from Photobucket to Imgur. Eventually I may move them all to my own website, as sooner or later Imgur will implode too.
I have posted hundreds of images throughout Talkbass, all gone and most too old to update. I wouldn't have the time to update them anyway.
One column stated that Photobucket had essentially "broken the Internet". I agree.
I have posted hundreds of images throughout Talkbass, all gone and most too old to update. I wouldn't have the time to update them anyway.
One column stated that Photobucket had essentially "broken the Internet". I agree.
I think this is at least the third thread on this subject in as many weeks 
Yes, it is good by them, more revenue for them.
Do you have Facebook account?
I like to rant on FB as well, it's fun!
Yes, it is good by them, more revenue for them.
Do you have Facebook account?
I like to rant on FB as well, it's fun!
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Who has time to go back and re-do old posts?
Not I.
Go ahead and pay PB for their service. You won't have to re-do any old posts.
-Mike
Yes, and I suspect their business model will lead to an early collapse. They've earned it.
I went to the PB website a few times over the last few days. Never once saw a popup or ad.
-Mike
-Mike
Heaven forbid people should have to pay for an internet service in today's world. It's unbelievable what we take for granted these days.
They're all over the place when I go there - which I did only to take a quick gander. Perhaps you have excellent popup protection.
With all the pop up adverts now, PB is nearly unusable now. Takes nearly 5 min to get a pic uploaded.
I went through the grueling task of deleting a lot of photos on there, but finally gave up halfway through.
Imgur for life, or until they start charging, too.
Imgur for life, or until they start charging, too.
There is a thing in economics called "supply and demand" and the balance between these two parts of every transaction determine the price of goods and services. Photobucket went from using a business model that relied on advertisers for its revenue (which makes it virtually free for its users) to one where they user pays a periodic fee. Photobucket should understand that the service they provide can be easily duplicated by any other company that comes along with enough computer power and space to host large picture files. They decided to set their annual fees so high that the vast majority of users refuse to pay and immediately joined other sites.
That's exactly what I did. I would have gladly paid a more reasonable fee for the convenience of not having to update my links but I consider their price to be unreasonable. For the record, I NEVER use pirated software or steal services that I don't legally pay for, even though I know that it's easy to do so and there's no possibility of getting caught. As a musician, I understand that downloading music for free means that professional artists get screwed out of the money they deserve for their hard work and willingness to take risks in a difficult career. Yet, I understand why so many people steal music files, when the price that record companies set for their products is so often out of line with reason.
Photobucket seems to think that they're somehow indispensable and they can charge what they want. They are mistaken.
