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3. postimages.org sucks, they limit the number of views then block the image

Tue Aug 12, 2025, 07:15 PM

Aug 12

After so many views, the image gets blocked and that blue box displays instead. Pretty much any other image hosting site is better.

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Trying to figure out how to post memes [View all] Marthe48 Aug 12 OP

Images ._. Aug 12 #1

Thank you Marthe48 Aug 12 #2

You need to copy the image link with the file extension included JoseBalow Aug 12 #4

I was doing that Marthe48 Aug 12 #7

If you post the full image URL with the extention, it should display JoseBalow Aug 12 #8

It happens quite frequently JoseBalow Aug 12 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author sinkingfeeling Aug 12 #10

Not on any of my postings. I've had a few with over 300 views. sinkingfeeling Aug 12 #12

I don't know what the criteria or the limit is JoseBalow Aug 12 #13

What? ._. Aug 12 #11

Ya, it's only sometimes when they block it JoseBalow Aug 12 #16

Meme Marthe48 Aug 12 #5

Next time, choose a larger size. I can't read what it says (but I'm old). sinkingfeeling Aug 12 #15

Thanks for the tip Marthe48 Aug 12 #17