Does PhotoBucket work anymore?

GRANDAM · February 17, 2013 9:05PM

Ever since they changed their lay-out it doesn't work for me. I open my page and it tries to download photos but freezes up my computer from anything else and it constantly scrools up and down thru my photos downloading them but you can't stop the scroll or click on a photo for the download link. It never seems to end,,,,, at least I get frustrated and quit before it does.

Any other photo hosting sites out there you would recommend?

GrandAm

BigA · February 17, 2013 9:38PM

I don't like the most recent format but it worked fine for me here yesterday....the only thing that doesn't seem to work is clicking on a img link....it used to say "copied" but it now takes multiple clicks to say that....I did find out yesterday that it DOES copy the link even though it doesn't announce it...

lcoopie · February 17, 2013 9:48PM

DorkGirl · February 17, 2013 10:00PM

It's cumbersome, but it still works for me.

BAJJERFAN · February 17, 2013 10:08PM

<< I don't like the most recent format but it worked fine for me here yesterday....the only thing that doesn't seem to work is clicking on a img link....it used to say "copied" but it now takes multiple clicks to say that....I did find out yesterday that it DOES copy the link even though it doesn't announce it... >>

I noticed that with Chrome, but not with FF. Seems like it's browser sensitive. Never tried it with IE. It was fine until they turned it into a royal PITA!

coinnut · February 17, 2013 10:31PM

I share your frustration. I've had no luck with their new format. Especially if I want to post more than one picture. I'm ready to try another site.

lkeigwin · February 17, 2013 10:34PM

Try another browser, GrandAm? I don't have any of those issues.

I reluctantly moved to the beta version...soon to be the only version if you believe Photobucket. And I'm gradually coming around. Some things are definitely improved. Some are just different. It takes a couple of clicks to copy image code, e.g. Used to be easier.

I like being able to navigate to different folders more easily. Uploading is simpler. Sorting too.

Anyway, it works fine with my macs and Chrome and Safari.
Lance.

CoinRaritiesOnline · February 17, 2013 10:48PM

Works fine for me on FF - much better than before.

BigA · February 17, 2013 10:58PM

<< I noticed that with Chrome, but not with FF. >>

I use FireFox .....

Of course I still can't preview posts or do a search on this forum so I guess they all have their quirks

astrorat · February 17, 2013 11:28PM

<< It's cumbersome, but it still works for me. >>

+3

ModCrewman · February 17, 2013 11:31PM

Locks up my Internet Explorer everytime...but have started to use it in Chrome instead and it's relatively stable there.

The recent rash of website upgrades that I've seen have made me begin to avoid a large number of websites that I used to frequent. I'm not sure what the web developers are trying to do, but it's not working for me.

Senex · February 17, 2013 11:35PM

I use FF and have no trouble with Photobucket.

GRANDAM · February 17, 2013 11:41PM

I use Internet Explorer and it locks up.

I'll try Chrome,,,,, what is this Beta Version?

Thanks, GrandAm

lcoopie · February 17, 2013 11:49PM

I am chrome user

I would not recommend the beta (in general)

rmpsrpms · February 17, 2013 11:51PM

They've been making a lot of changes. The beta version works for me on Firefox but I don't like the image scroll function as it doesn't do it page by page. Supposedly they have a new "plus" version to replace the "pro" accounts but it's not clear if that's already implemented or "coming soon". anyway, here's a link to the beta home page. Don't try to put an http or https before it because it won't work...

beta.photobucket.com

BAJJERFAN · February 17, 2013 11:57PM

<< I use Internet Explorer and it locks up.

I'll try Chrome,,,,, what is this Beta Version?

Thanks, GrandAm

>>

It's a PITA is what it is.

rmpsrpms · February 17, 2013 11:59PM

Software companies have never figured out that once something works they should not mess with it. If there is a hardware or OS change required, just make it work with the new stuff, don't change the functionality. But if that was the rule, 90% of the programmers out there would be out of a job...

BAJJERFAN · February 18, 2013 12:02AM

<< Locks up my Internet Explorer everytime...but have started to use it in Chrome instead and it's relatively stable there.

The recent rash of website upgrades that I've seen have made me begin to avoid a large number of websites that I used to frequent. I'm not sure what the web developers are trying to do, but it's not working for me. >>

I just used PB with IE 9.0 with no issues. Perhaps it is because they are switching and have already moved parts of it to the new PB that is causing your IE to freeze up.

renman95 · February 18, 2013 12:07AM

"If it ain't broke, break it."

BillJones · February 18, 2013 12:13AM

The new version stinks.

You have do more clicks to do the same functions. Sometimes the functions work right away; sometimes you have to wait a while; and sometimes they don't work at all.

They have a new way of uploading photos to random files, even when you follow the instructions to place the pictures in a specific file. I uploaded two pictures this morning and have no idea where they went.

The trouble is we will all be forced to use this failure in a few days.

astrorat · February 18, 2013 12:42AM

Any recommendations for other free photo sharing websites? Photobucket has become way to cumbersome.

lkeigwin · February 18, 2013 12:58AM

<< They have a new way of uploading photos to random files, even when you follow the instructions to place the pictures in a specific file. I uploaded two pictures this morning and have no idea where they went. >>

I suffered through that too, Bill. It became clear that before you drag your image over to be uploaded you have to select the destination location. That's where the file goes. Click on "Library" and scroll down to the folder you want. Select it and then do the dragging. See image below.

Also, you can set up your sorting preferences in advance. I like everything sorted alphabetically. Easier to find stuff. To set your sorting preference click on your user name (upper right), select "User Settings". Then choose "Albums" (upper left).

It's not a bad rework of the site. Just different and you have to learn the new ways of doing things. Then it goes smoothly, IMO.
Lance.

astrorat · February 18, 2013 1:02AM

I do like the drag and drop. But the change in directly linking (through many more clicks) and the lack of easily seeing file names are a pain.

Manorcourtman · February 18, 2013 1:13AM

<< Any recommendations for other free photo sharing websites? Photobucket has become way to cumbersome. >>

I got fed up with Photobucket a few months ago. I switched to Image shack. It works very well for me and it's free. They are here: Imageshack

lkeigwin · February 18, 2013 1:18AM

If you're only seeing part of the filename because it is long, just hover over it and it's displayed.

I don't like that you can't change the filename without clicking on the image, and afterward you're sent back to the top of the page of images, not where you left off.

The two clicks needed to copy an image is one more than I'd like but it really isn't that big a deal for me.
Lance.

BillJones · February 18, 2013 2:07AM

Fixed Never mind

Steve27 · February 18, 2013 2:24AM

I just recently started using it, so I can't complain about the new version. All I can say is, it works for me.

GRANDAM · February 18, 2013 2:59AM

OK, I logged into my account via Google Chrome as suggested above and it is working OK now.

Thanks for the help,,,,, GrandAm

Swampboy · February 18, 2013 3:00AM

I'm getting use to the new interface pretty quickly.
I just uploaded 972 mbs from a mini vacation last week and it's working fine on my PC and my iPad.

CoinZip · February 18, 2013 3:18AM

I use tinypic.com

Type2 · February 18, 2013 3:29AM

Working for me.

crazyhounddog · February 18, 2013 3:55AM

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WOW!! Nice dime!! I guess it works for you. I hate the new photobucket it's a JOKE!!

crazyhounddog · February 18, 2013 3:57AM

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<< They have a new way of uploading photos to random files, even when you follow the instructions to place the pictures in a specific file. I uploaded two pictures this morning and have no idea where they went. >>

I suffered through that too, Bill. It became clear that before you drag your image over to be uploaded you have to select the destination location. That's where the file goes. Click on "Library" and scroll down to the folder you want. Select it and then do the dragging. See image below.

Also, you can set up your sorting preferences in advance. I like everything sorted alphabetically. Easier to find stuff. To set your sorting preference click on your user name (upper right), select "User Settings". Then choose "Albums" (upper left).

It's not a bad rework of the site. Just different and you have to learn the new ways of doing things. Then it goes smoothly, IMO.
Lance.

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I'm with you Lance....It SUCKS!!!

tahoe98 · February 18, 2013 4:02AM

<< They've been making a lot of changes. The beta version works for me on Firefox but I don't like the image scroll function as it doesn't do it page by page. Supposedly they have a new "plus" version to replace the "pro" accounts but it's not clear if that's already implemented or "coming soon". anyway, here's a link to the beta home page. Don't try to put an http or https before it because it won't work...

beta.photobucket.com >>

...linkified

PonyExpress8 · February 18, 2013 4:21AM

Had no problems on Safari thus far. Different and not sure I like it but may be ok once I get used to the change so I reserve judgement.

19Lyds · February 18, 2013 5:19AM

I was set back at first when this new format was in beta mode and quickly opted out. After sime consideration, I decided, why not? Thjey were, after all, going to convert everyone so I flipped the swith to the new format and have not looked back.

Instead, since I have sooooo many photo's, I decided to figure out how to work with the new "format".

Much to my surprise, it's actually better than the old version. A bit slower but at least I have the ability to scroll through my individual liberaries instead of "page" through the libraries.

I think the key here is in having your individual klibraries well organized which I'd done many, many years ago as the fewer items in the base library, then the easier it is to work with. You see, the new photobucket wants to create a "scrollable" list for whatever library you are in and the more items it has to retrieve, the longer it takes.

I have absolutly no advice for Gary other than to possibly address organizing his library since he's gonna have to do that anyway by moving to a new server.

19Lyds · February 18, 2013 5:21AM

<< Try another browser, GrandAm? I don't have any of those issues.

I reluctantly moved to the beta version...soon to be the only version if you believe Photobucket. And I'm gradually coming around. Some things are definitely improved. Some are just different. It takes a couple of clicks to copy image code, e.g. Used to be easier.

I like being able to navigate to different folders more easily. Uploading is simpler. Sorting too.

Anyway, it works fine with my macs and Chrome and Safari.
Lance. >>

I use IE 9 with no problems at all.

mozin · February 18, 2013 5:38AM

I am one of those that believes in not messing with things that work.

The scrambler being automatically used without me asking for it makes no sense. I wonder if this will affect all of my pictures that I have entered into my previous coin forum posts. Sounds like the pictures will all have a different name, so none of my earlier pictures will show, unless I click off the scrambler. I have no use for this scrambler business.

The scrambled names totally mixes up my albums. How in the world am I supposed to find a certain coin holder picture, obverse, and reverse when I have hundreds of pictures in an album? Do I need to give a title to every one of my pictures? What a lot of work!

If Photobucket does indeed force us to change our old ways, I will no longer use Photobucket.

lordmarcovan · February 18, 2013 6:36AM

Mozin- you can opt out of the scrambling on the new site. I did, and there's no more extraneous junk in my URLs.

Certain other features, like slideshows and the ability to sort albums by filename, are apparently still not up and running yet, but they should be once the transition is done.

g048406 · February 18, 2013 6:38AM

<< Any recommendations for other free photo sharing websites? Photobucket has become way to cumbersome. >>

Shutterfly is pretty good:
Shutterfly

mozin · February 18, 2013 7:29AM

<< Mozin- you can opt out of the scrambling on the new site. I did, and there's no more extraneous junk in my URLs.

Certain other features, like slideshows and the ability to sort albums by filename, are apparently still not up and running yet, but they should be once the transition is done. >>

I turned off the scrambling feature. Until Photobucket manages to allow sorting by File Name, I have hundreds of pictures in each album, and they are all mixed around. Until this sorting by file name is started, I do not plan on using Photobucket, so I will not be showing any of my coins for as long as it takes.

lkeigwin · February 18, 2013 8:15AM

Mozin, you can sort by filename. Read my post above.
Lance.

thisnamztaken · February 18, 2013 9:33AM

<< 
I use FireFox .....

Of course I still can't preview posts or do a search on this forum so I guess they all have their quirks >>

Ditto!

thisnamztaken · February 18, 2013 9:41AM

<< The new version stinks. >>

But then, I use Firefox so maybe I'll have to d/l Chrome? One thing about the new version that I really dislike is that (apparently) they no longer list the page numbers of your photos in any single album, so I have to wait a LONG time for it to download all of my photos in my "Coins" album to get to a coin photo on the last page of that album! Uffda!

mozin · March 21, 2013 2:04PM

Photobucket will not let me copy and paste into this forum. Guess it is just another maintenance problem.

LindeDad · March 21, 2013 2:28PM

<< I use tinypic.com

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Only problem I found with that site is trying to find anything about a month later as they give them their own file names and it has nothing to do with what is on the image.

BAJJERFAN · March 21, 2013 2:31PM

<< Photobucket will not let me copy and paste into this forum. Guess it is just another maintenance problem. >>

No issues here. This with FireFox.

robkool · March 21, 2013 3:06PM

No problems here...

Lehigh96 · March 21, 2013 3:14PM

I guess I will stand on an island by myself. I love the new format and found the old one very difficult to use. I have a MAC and use Chrome and have absolutely no issues.

OPA · March 22, 2013 12:33AM

<< I guess I will stand on an island by myself. I love the new format and found the old one very difficult to use. I have a MAC and use Chrome and have absolutely no issues. >>

Agree...it took a while to get used to the new format and some of the options that where available under the older format are still not available but are scheduled to be in place with the next up date.

Does PhotoBucket work anymore?

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