A few members can't see the banner image

[nina]

Forum URL: samanthastone.proboards.com

I changed the image yesterday.  Before that, they could see the previous image. I'm using the same hosting site. I appreciate any help.  Thanks!

This is the link I'm using...  

i.postimg.cc/W1FdcChB/k-P221-HIf-Zqfh.jpg

[nina]

I made a smaller version to replace the first image. Now one of my members who could not see the image (she's on a mac) gets it now.Maybe this is nothing after all...I'm waiting to hear from one more person.

[bigballofyarn]

Your forum doesn't allow guest viewing. Would you mind opening it up temporarily so some of us can take a look?

[nina]

Oh geez...forgot! Give me a minute...

[bigballofyarn]

Side note:

postimages.org/ may not allow for you to use their host as your content delivery network. This wold mean, don't use them to host your banner, forum avatars, signatures, or any images that would represent your forum and receive a high level of activity.

[nina]

Thanks for that information. I've used postimage for 5 years....ever since Photobucket required paid membership.

Do you have any suggestions for a hosting site...free hosting site...with no restrictions?

[bigballofyarn]

Dec 22, 2021 9:21:43 GMT -8 nina said:

Thanks for that information. I've used postimage for 5 years....ever since Photobucket required paid membership.

Do you have any suggestions for a hosting site...free hosting site...with no restrictions?

I actually just sent them an email. This was my question:

I see that you allow free image hosting for forums. Does this include images that would receive a high level of activity such as: avatars, banners, and signatures? Or is using your service as one's CDN a violation of your ToS? Thank you.

I will let you know what they tell me.

[nina]

That was very nice...thank you.

[nina]

It may be a day or so before you hear back...I'll check back for their answer. Thanks again bigballofyarn.

ETA: Seems all members are ok now.  I'd like to know postimages response. 

[bigballofyarn]

Dec 22, 2021 9:53:08 GMT -8 nina said:

It may be a day or so before you hear back...I'll check back for their answer. Thanks again bigballofyarn.

ETA: Seems all members are ok now.  I'd like to know postimages response. 

I'll definitely post the answer when I receive one.

[Scott]

nina, our Help Guide article of External Resources has a list of forum-friendly image hosting sites. The general use is for posting images in posts; and like bigballofyarn stated, not all may allow the high-use such as banners or default avatars. It's always best to review their terms of service.

FYI - for forum specific images (banners, icons, default avatars) you can upload these directly to the theme and not rely on an image host.

[nina]

Thanks Scott...I will remember that.

[bigballofyarn]

nina,

It's been a few days no one responded to my email. Maybe they're busy because of all the holidays. If anything changes, I'll let you know.

[nina]

Thanks bigballofyarn. I think I've got things worked out. I appreciate your interest!

[bigballofyarn]

Jan 8, 2022 14:44:42 GMT -8 nina said:

Thanks bigballofyarn . I think I've got things worked out. I appreciate your interest!

They never did reply.

I'm glad things worked out. Best of luck with your forum.