How do I get a picture to post?

[BainsBane]

I have a meme I want to post but when I insert the address in the link function, the picture doesn't appear on my preview.
I've also tried copying directly onto the post, but that doesn't work. How do I post it?

[CurtEastPoint]

1. read this please

https://www.democraticunderground.com/103659987

[BainsBane]

3. It's not working.

Does the fact the image is on FB make a difference?

[CurtEastPoint]

4. Yes. That doesn't appear to work due to FB's setup. Save it to your desktop and upload it

then post the URL here.

[BainsBane]

5. I downloaded the picture

and then uploaded it into Flickr. That worked.

[CurtEastPoint]

6. Good. It's truly a PITA. Also the carousels or slide shows like 1/50, 2/50 etc often don't work

I use a screen grab and do what you did.

[BainsBane]

7. Nevermind

I get it. I first thought you were using technical lingo.

[BainsBane]

8. Now it's generating a 403 error

when I try to post a reply. https://www.democraticunderground.com/100214119166

[sheshe2]

10. EarlG explained the error message on another thread.

A lot of people are getting them. He said Elads working on the system and most likely causing issues.

Glad you got it to work, Baines.

[BainsBane]

11. Thanks

It's very strange.

[sheshe2]

2. Most times what works for me.

Right click your mouse on the image and a tab comes down. Click on 'copy image address'. Right click on your message/OP and hit paste. That works 90% of the time.

[BainsBane]

9. I did that

but it didn't work.

[question everything]

12. Did you try to go to Postimages.org?

It is really self explanatory If the image is on your computeru

[BainsBane]

13. I ended up downloading the pic

and uploading it on Flickr. That worked.

[bottomofthehill]

14. Kick

[Sugarcoated]

15. I have a photo I took, saved on my desktop

Do I have to upload to a host site in order to post it here at DU?

[BainsBane]

16. You have to create an account

on one of those sites. I used flickr. I know there are many others. Some charge you. Flickr is free for a minimum level of service. It's not the most user friendly. There probably is something better.

[PunkinPi]

17. If you use Postimages, you don't need an account (link below)

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https://postimages.org/

[ManiacJoe]

18. PostImages.org is the hosting site.

[PunkinPi]

19. Fair point, I'll edit my post. I just meant you don't need an account. nt