Originally Posted by
verktyg
I was about to start a thread on this topic - more or less.
The blank squares and munged fuzzed-out Photobucket images are the primary reason that I post criticisms. about Zombie threads.
Frequently most of the photos on those old threads are lost.
I upload direct to BF or use links to Flickr albums
verktyg

Originally Posted by
BFisher
I've just been uploading straight from my computer to BF. Is there an advantage to using a hosting site?
The OP did not mention BF specifically. Some forums other than this do not let you upload directly from your computer. Hence the problem.