# Were images turned off because they were causing a problem, or only because they weren't on the old Dope? **URL:** \ **Category:** Site Feedback\ **Created:** [June 22, 2020, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-images-turned-off-because-they-were-causing-a-problem-or-only-because-they-werent-on-the-old-dope/911578 "2020-06-22T14:18:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2020, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-images-turned-off-because-they-were-causing-a-problem-or-only-because-they-werent-on-the-old-dope/911578/61 "2020-06-23T12:46:02Z")
> [@puzzlegal](#): > > okay, WHY is the system automatically deleting the quote of the post I am replying to after I carefully out it there? And how can I prevent this annoying behavior? It should only be doing that if you’re quoting the last post (the one that’s immediately above your reply). > [@GreysonCarlisle](#): > > How I get around it is to add a   to the very end of the quote. Too much extra typing. 🙂 I just delete the period from the end of the final sentence. ---
**Author:** ![GreysonCarlisle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a87d85/32.png) [@GreysonCarlisle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreysonCarlisle)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2020, 12:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-images-turned-off-because-they-were-causing-a-problem-or-only-because-they-werent-on-the-old-dope/911578/62 "2020-06-23T12:48:10Z")
> [@SCAdian](#): > > Too much extra typing. 🙂 I just delete the period from the end of the final sentence. What if the quote is a question? I try to remove something when I can. Used to remove any trailing smilies, but that doesn’t seem to work anymore. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2020, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-images-turned-off-because-they-were-causing-a-problem-or-only-because-they-werent-on-the-old-dope/911578/63 "2020-06-23T12:57:35Z")
> [@Broomstick](#): > > > [@Tibby](#): > > > > It would be even better if the in-line photos posted as thumbnails which can be enlarged by clicking. > > > > Emojis are fun and they should likewise be allowed, with the full list available. > > > > Animated gif profile icons are annoying and should not be allowed. > > ^ All of the above Agree on all three points. ---
**Author:** ![JackieLikesVariety](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackielikesvariety/32/296_2.png) [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2020, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-images-turned-off-because-they-were-causing-a-problem-or-only-because-they-werent-on-the-old-dope/911578/64 "2020-06-23T13:00:54Z")
“like” !!! ---
**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2020, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-images-turned-off-because-they-were-causing-a-problem-or-only-because-they-werent-on-the-old-dope/911578/65 "2020-06-23T13:01:00Z")
> [@JKellyMap](#): > > My big issue is that some in-line link previews look like ads (at least in Sam’s Simple theme). If you embed in your post a link to a web article, it shows up as a big box with a giant blue headline, typically an image, and about a paragraph of text. It overwhelms the actual post. I hate it! Testing: [https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/22/world/cat-men-dating-study-scli-intl-scn-wellness/index.html](https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/22/world/cat-men-dating-study-scli-intl-scn-wellness/index.html) ETA: I’m using Dope Dark, and it’s the same. I agree with your dislike. ETA: I do _not_ agree with the dissing of cats!! ---
**Author:** ![JKellyMap](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jkellymap/32/15880_2.png) [@JKellyMap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JKellyMap)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2020, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-images-turned-off-because-they-were-causing-a-problem-or-only-because-they-werent-on-the-old-dope/911578/66 "2020-06-23T13:02:54Z")
Exactly! (Thanks for testing). My phone screen is now overwhelmed by some CNN cat crap. ---
**Author:** ![GreenWyvern](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/greenwyvern/32/2834_2.png) [@GreenWyvern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenWyvern)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2020, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-images-turned-off-because-they-were-causing-a-problem-or-only-because-they-werent-on-the-old-dope/911578/67 "2020-06-23T13:03:01Z")
> [@DPRK](#): > > Storing uploaded images (or other data), as opposed to mere linking, costs $$$. However, storing hundreds or even thousands of GB is no longer a big deal these days. > > [https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/06/Kitten\_in\_Rizal\_Park%2C\_Manila.jpg](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/06/Kitten_in_Rizal_Park%2C_Manila.jpg) But images like that are turned on now. Simply put the URL on a line by itself. [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/06/Kitten_in_Rizal_Park%2C_Manila.jpg) ](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/06/Kitten_in_Rizal_Park%2C_Manila.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![JackieLikesVariety](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackielikesvariety/32/296_2.png) [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2020, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-images-turned-off-because-they-were-causing-a-problem-or-only-because-they-werent-on-the-old-dope/911578/68 "2020-06-23T13:03:07Z")
really well said, Jenny! 😀 ---
**Author:** ![Broomstick](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/broomstick/32/246_2.png) [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2020, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-images-turned-off-because-they-were-causing-a-problem-or-only-because-they-werent-on-the-old-dope/911578/69 "2020-06-23T13:04:02Z")
> [@GreysonCarlisle](#): > > And I’ll add Where would Cecil be without Slug’s illustrations? In a better place - I never liked Slug’s illustrations and always did my best to avoid looking at them. I realize, however, that my opinion may be in the minority. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2020, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-images-turned-off-because-they-were-causing-a-problem-or-only-because-they-werent-on-the-old-dope/911578/70 "2020-06-23T13:28:07Z")
So… we have the worst of both worlds? People can clutter the screen with large images, but they CAN’T put them here directly? If we want to show our own image (my own photograph of a garden plant or pet) rather than some image that’s already posted on-line, we need to jump through hoops to do it. But posting on-line memes so they are visible to all is easy? Stronger vote to allow posting in-line images. I really don’t want to have to mess with a third party just to show you something. ---
**Author:** ![GreysonCarlisle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a87d85/32.png) [@GreysonCarlisle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreysonCarlisle)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2020, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-images-turned-off-because-they-were-causing-a-problem-or-only-because-they-werent-on-the-old-dope/911578/71 "2020-06-23T13:30:20Z")
Shhhh… y’all let Tuba sleep. She literally stayed up all night-before-last doing stuff for us. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2020, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-images-turned-off-because-they-were-causing-a-problem-or-only-because-they-werent-on-the-old-dope/911578/72 "2020-06-23T13:37:43Z")
> [@GreysonCarlisle](#): > > Shhhh… _whispers_ Hey, thanks for all the suggestions/hints/tips/etc. I’ve been doing what you suggest and things are coming along nicely\*/whispers\* ---
**Author:** ![GreysonCarlisle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a87d85/32.png) [@GreysonCarlisle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreysonCarlisle)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2020, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-images-turned-off-because-they-were-causing-a-problem-or-only-because-they-werent-on-the-old-dope/911578/73 "2020-06-23T13:39:00Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > _whispers_ Hey, thanks for all the suggestions/hints/tips/etc. I’ve been doing what you suggest and things are coming along nicely\*/whispers\* Welcome! Glad it’s working for you. ---
**Author:** ![JKellyMap](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jkellymap/32/15880_2.png) [@JKellyMap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JKellyMap)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2020, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-images-turned-off-because-they-were-causing-a-problem-or-only-because-they-werent-on-the-old-dope/911578/74 "2020-06-23T13:42:47Z")
> [@SCAdian](#): > > ETA: I do _not_ agree with the dissing of cats!! Heh. My bad. I love the little buggers, even if it makes me less likely to get a date! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Bean](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_bean/32/1760_2.png) [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2020, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-images-turned-off-because-they-were-causing-a-problem-or-only-because-they-werent-on-the-old-dope/911578/75 "2020-06-23T14:14:27Z")
Having to follow a link to an outside site to see a relevant photo is a pain in the ass for the READER. Extra tabs, extra clicks, glitches… I vote yes to inline images. ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2020, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-images-turned-off-because-they-were-causing-a-problem-or-only-because-they-werent-on-the-old-dope/911578/76 "2020-06-23T14:22:29Z")
Big cat photo link test: [![Google Photos](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/R-fRt1o_JMe34YblSMtS5d8o6dBXdMBlb8ihtxpejnPseU6j7k6mn6rNmhCGoBUBnbzYJJXNDXaFy5o7-YgSuYjPThq06Ul3MUoqd0kSe7JMcBZpvWJVHEQlV_BS22h-rojUA_ZpueU=w600-h315-p-k "New item by Dave Carter") ](https://photos.app.goo.gl/JY5MHRbBTmueRXMb9) ---
**Author:** ![Tibby](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tibby/32/17030_2.png) [@Tibby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tibby)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2020, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-images-turned-off-because-they-were-causing-a-problem-or-only-because-they-werent-on-the-old-dope/911578/77 "2020-06-23T14:24:41Z")
Uploading to a photo storage site, then linking here is a hassle. In-line pic posting can be controlled by making abuse a warn-able offense. A sticky can be affixed atop each forum saying something like, _“you risk getting warned/banned if you post copyrighted images, furry porn, or images of ugly cats.”_ Unfortunately, most of the cats I see posted here so far are rather homely. But, look at my cat, Bentley! He’s a fine looking feline. It would be cruel for me _not_ to post photos of him. My other cat, Tibby, has been hitting the _Little Friskies_ too hard lately, so he’s on a diet until he’s photo-ready. [[Album] Bently ![](https://i.imgur.com/9pXjkgM.jpeg?fb "Bently") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/y9Ga6Qx) ---
**Author:** ![Babale](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/babale/32/15666_2.png) [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2020, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-images-turned-off-because-they-were-causing-a-problem-or-only-because-they-werent-on-the-old-dope/911578/78 "2020-06-23T14:27:51Z")
That’s a very cute cat! One of ours looks very similar – though our gray cat is the rotund one 😛 ---
**Author:** ![GreysonCarlisle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a87d85/32.png) [@GreysonCarlisle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreysonCarlisle)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2020, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-images-turned-off-because-they-were-causing-a-problem-or-only-because-they-werent-on-the-old-dope/911578/79 "2020-06-23T14:29:22Z")
> [@Tibby](#): > > Unfortunately, most of the cats I see posted here so far are rather homely. But, look at my cat, Bentley! He’s a fine looking feline. It would be cruel for me _not_ to post photos of him. Looking very dapper, Bentley! ---
**Author:** ![Tibby](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tibby/32/17030_2.png) [@Tibby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tibby)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2020, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-images-turned-off-because-they-were-causing-a-problem-or-only-because-they-werent-on-the-old-dope/911578/80 "2020-06-23T14:38:45Z")
> [@Babale](#): > > That’s a very cute cat! One of ours looks very similar – though our gray cat is the rotund one 😛 > [@GreysonCarlisle](#): > > Looking very dapper, Bentley! Thanks! My daughter and I adopted him from the cat rescue we volunteer at. Later, the vet told us he’s a _Korat_ (look like a Russian Blue, but badder than Siamese!). Tibby was rescued from the talons of an owl when he was a kitten. He was airborne for a while. Still has a bent ear and a scar on his head from the ordeal. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-images-turned-off-because-they-were-causing-a-problem-or-only-because-they-werent-on-the-old-dope/911578.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-images-turned-off-because-they-were-causing-a-problem-or-only-because-they-werent-on-the-old-dope/911578.md?page=5)