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The old, full, image posting tutorial thread.

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Friday, July 7, 2006 7:36 AM

PENGUIN


Images

First of all, the image must be somewhere on the net. Many people use Photobucket ( http://photobucket.com/). The image must be in a format the site can read. I know that .png images will not work. If the image is in a .png format, you can use an image manipulation program (MS Paint, Photoshop, etc.) to change the image to a .gif or .jpg format.

Images can be taken from existing websites. You may need to save the image to your computer and upload it somewhere on the web because some webmasters don’t allow hotlinking (direct linking to images) or the website may be changed and your image may disappear.

Getting Images From The Web

Let’s post the picture of Joss from the FireFoxFans.net home page.






In Firefox, Right-click on the image, go to “Copy Image Location” and click. This puts the address of the image in your clipboard.






In Internet Explorer, right-click on the image and take your curser to “Properties” and left-click.



A “Properties” box will pop up.



With your curser, highlight the Address: (URL) and right-click (or right click on the address and go to Select All).



Take the curser to “Copy” and left-click.



This puts the address of the image in your clipboard.


Posting the Image

Now that you have the image address, go to the thread where you want to place the image. Right-click inside the “Your Response” box. A pop-up box will appear.



Take the curser down to “Paste,” left-click, and the image address should appear.



A note…this method only works at Fireflyfans.net. On most web sites, the use of “image tags” is required.


Posting an Image From Photobucket

Note...Photobucket has recently changed so all you need to do is left click the URL LINK you want and the link will be copied to your clipboard. Then follow the instructions in Posting the Image.

If you have a Photobucket account (or are “borrowing” an image), go to the image.



Left-click on the “Url” address to highlight…



Right-click to bring up the pop-up box and left-click on copy.



Then follow the instructions in Posting the Image.


Avatars

Recently a couple of our members discovered a way to allow us to have our own avatars!



Avatar images are different from other images you can post on FFF.net because they require the use of image tags. Image tags are characters around the image link that allow the image to be seen.

The image tags that are needed for avatars are before the image link (no spaces) and after the image link (again, no spaces).

Posting the Avatar

Go to “MY FIREFLY” and then to “EDIT PROFILE” under “MEMBER OPTIONS.” In the “Tag:” box, enter the image link with the image tag. You can also add text.



You also need to choose the “None” option under the “Avatar” section. The original avatar you chose may still show up until you clear your browser cache.


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Friday, July 7, 2006 7:43 AM

FUTUREMRSFILLION


Excellent tutorial! Kudos to the Pen-guin (sorry I was channeling Pauly Shore there for a minuto).

I think this will be great for those that are a little "less than comfortable" with all things techie!




PENGUIN! PENGUIN! He's our guy! If he can't do it, I won't even try!

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Friday, July 7, 2006 7:45 AM

PENGUIN


It's hard putting into words things that I do as second nature...Hopefully it helps!


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Friday, July 7, 2006 8:23 AM

CITIZEN


Some of you're tags example tags are disappearing, try surrounding the brackets in open close brackets and it should appear properly

[[]img[]] ( [[][[][]] [[][]][]] )


More insane ramblings by the people who brought you beeeer milkshakes!
No one can see their reflection in running water. It is only in still water that we can see.

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Friday, July 7, 2006 8:29 AM

PENGUIN


Quote:
Originally posted by citizen:
Some of you're tags example tags are disappearing, try surrounding the brackets in open close brackets and it should appear properly

[[]img[]] ( [[][[][]] [[][]][]] )


I removed it...no sense confusing anyone!


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Friday, July 7, 2006 8:36 AM

MSG


Penguin- Thanks so very much...that was fantastic!! Wow you should write computer manuals. That was concise, easy to follow, and perfectly detailed. I am a computer doofus and I can follow that easily!

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

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Friday, July 7, 2006 8:40 AM

COSMICFUGITIVE

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Friday, July 7, 2006 8:55 AM

NCBROWNCOAT


Let's see if I did it right

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Friday, July 7, 2006 5:25 PM

FIREFROMHEAVEN


Thank you, Penguin! I never would have gotten photos posted without this tutorial.



"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." -- Mohandas Gandhi

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Friday, July 7, 2006 7:23 PM

GUYWHOWANTSAFIREFLYOFHISOWN


my turn!









http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/llama.php
-try it out, I dare you

98% of teens have smoked pot, if you are one of the 2% that haven't, copy this into your signature

I'm so into Firefly, my butt glows in the dark.

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Friday, July 7, 2006 8:25 PM

GUYWHOWANTSAFIREFLYOFHISOWN


and now for something completely different:




http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/llama.php
-try it out, I dare you

98% of teens have smoked pot, if you are one of the 2% that haven't, copy this into your signature

I'm so into Firefly, my butt glows in the dark.

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Sunday, July 16, 2006 9:24 AM

BIGWOLF18


ok test



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the following people kick pigu! terry pratchett, nathan fillion, jewel staite, antonio banderas, liam neeson and finally joss whendon himself!

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Sunday, July 16, 2006 11:07 AM

XEYRA


This is me trying to test this out. Does it work the same way with signatures? Do we need the IMG tag to post pictures in thread and/or signatures? It seems we don't according to the tutorial but I'm just making sure, 'cause I'm easily confused. :)

Let's see how this posting image in sig thing works. A River-inspired collection of icons I made...




"People tell you things all the time, without talking. The way they move, the way they aren't talking." - River Tam

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Sunday, July 16, 2006 11:10 AM

PENGUIN


Image tags are not needed in sigs..


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Sunday, July 16, 2006 11:22 AM

GEEKMAFIA


Hey just thought i'd let you know; if you want to save time, rather than go to the properties and so forth you can right click and go to copy image location then paste that in your comment. This may only be with Firefox though, i'm not sure.



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Sunday, July 16, 2006 11:32 AM

XEYRA


Yes, I do that with Firefox. I don't actually go to an image's properties to see its url.

And thanks, Penguin. So we actually don't need the tags. I've tested and it all seems fine. Great tutorial!



"People tell you things all the time, without talking. The way they move, the way they aren't talking." - River Tam

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Sunday, July 16, 2006 11:39 AM

COPILOT


Somehow I knew you'd be behind the thread Penguin! Thanks!

An I carried such a torch

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Thursday, July 20, 2006 9:28 PM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.



Bumpin for our constant stream of wonderful new posters!
And Xeyra, I love the Riverness!

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Friday, July 21, 2006 1:47 AM

XEYRA


Quote:
Originally posted by PhoenixRose:
And Xeyra, I love the Riverness!

Thanks, Phoenix! :)



"People tell you things all the time, without talking. The way they move, the way they aren't talking." - River Tam

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Saturday, July 22, 2006 12:11 AM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.




Because it will bump this again...

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Saturday, July 22, 2006 7:39 PM

GUYWHOWANTSAFIREFLYOFHISOWN


As shall I.


http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/llama.php
-try it out, I dare you

98% of teens have smoked pot, if you are one of the 2% that haven't, copy this into your signature

I'm so into Firefly, my butt glows in the dark.

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Friday, July 28, 2006 7:01 PM

AKREDHEAD


i'm trying to post an image on my signature...but it isn't working...what am I doing wrong?

NEVERMIND!


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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 1:58 AM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.



Bump

Because there seem to be several new members. They might find this of use.


All things, oh priests, are on fire - Gautama Siddharta

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Saturday, August 12, 2006 4:02 AM

ELRIC


i cant do it i dont understand what to do

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Saturday, August 12, 2006 8:13 AM

TRAVELER


Traveler will *bump this thread.

*love these hi-tech terms.

Elric what is giving you problems? It may be your system or software is not compatible.
Not all systems are the same. Damn computers. Can you say damn?

Penguin can most likely help. Is the guru here in such matters.

Real reason for post.

Want to thank you Penguin. Pictures are showing up just fine. Now I feel like an expert. LOL.

Traveler
http://flashgordon.ws/images/pa202_small.JPG
Followed instructions above and works just fine.
Now you know my taste in women.

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Saturday, August 12, 2006 8:23 AM

FUTUREMRSFILLION


Penguin is the God O Smilies and should be worshipped as such!







We are The Forsaken - We aim to burn! and we don't need no stinkin levels!

one of the Forsaken TM

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Thursday, August 17, 2006 2:04 AM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.


I think this needs a bumping...


Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense. - Gautama Siddharta

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Thursday, August 17, 2006 2:14 AM

DESKTOPHIPPIE


Quote:
Geekmafia wrote:
Sunday, July 16, 2006 11:22
Hey just thought i'd let you know; if you want to save time, rather than go to the properties and so forth you can right click and go to copy image location then paste that in your comment. This may only be with Firefox though, i'm not sure.



Yep, this is just a Firefox thing. Pity, as it's very useful!



More animations available at http://desktophippie.googlepages.com

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Sunday, October 1, 2006 5:30 PM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.



Bump

Such a useful little thing, and no one can ever find it!

http://www.bigdamnthankyou.com - show Universal your gratitude!

We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow in sunlight. - Gautama Siddharta

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Sunday, October 1, 2006 5:42 PM

NICODEMUS


thanks for bumping this, I woulda spent hours trying to work out how to do this otherwise.

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Sunday, October 1, 2006 7:59 PM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.


You're welcome!

(bump again)

http://www.bigdamnthankyou.com - show Universal your gratitude!

We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow in sunlight. - Gautama Siddharta

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Monday, October 2, 2006 8:55 PM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.


Since there's a picture thread right now, I'm thinkin' another bump is in order.
This forum doesn't have stickies, huh? Oh well.

http://www.bigdamnthankyou.com - show Universal your gratitude!

We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow in sunlight. - Gautama Siddharta

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Tuesday, October 3, 2006 1:00 PM

NICODEMUS


Bumping this yet again, since people are still having trouble with posting pics.

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If you find yourself getting too worked up about stuff that isn't real (RP Threads etc), then go outside, breathe in some fresh air and try feeding the ducks. (Because ducks don't care about your politics, religion, skin colour, choice of music or even your haircut. They like everyone, provided you bring them food.)

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Tuesday, October 3, 2006 1:03 PM

NVGHOSTRIDER


Comes in handy.


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Tuesday, October 3, 2006 5:00 PM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.


BUMP!

http://www.bigdamnthankyou.com - show Universal your gratitude!

We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow in sunlight. - Gautama Siddharta

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Tuesday, October 3, 2006 11:32 PM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.


BUMP!

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Wednesday, October 4, 2006 2:01 PM

NICODEMUS


and once more with feeling... BUMP!

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If you find yourself getting too worked up about stuff that isn't real (RP Threads etc), then go outside, breathe in some fresh air and try feeding the ducks. (Because ducks don't care about your politics, religion, skin colour, choice of music or even your haircut. They like everyone, provided you bring them food.)

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Wednesday, October 4, 2006 2:44 PM

SAVEWASH

Now I am learning about scary.


Thank you, Penguin! This is very helpful!



"We need to keep our heads so we can ... keep our heads."

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Thursday, October 5, 2006 1:19 AM

NICODEMUS


Bumping once more, since the day shift of people in the US is starting to log on.

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If you find yourself getting too worked up about stuff that isn't real (RP Threads etc), then go outside, breathe in some fresh air and try feeding the ducks. (Because ducks don't care about your politics, religion, skin colour, choice of music or even your haircut. They like everyone, provided you bring them food.)

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Thursday, October 5, 2006 12:41 PM

NICODEMUS


Bump!

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If you find yourself getting too worked up about stuff that isn't real (RP Threads etc), then go outside, breathe in some fresh air and try feeding the ducks. (Because ducks don't care about your politics, religion, skin colour, choice of music or even your haircut. They like everyone, provided you bring them food.)

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Saturday, October 7, 2006 5:09 AM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.



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Friday, October 27, 2006 8:25 AM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.


Bumpz

We will not go quietly into the night
We will not give in without a Big Damn Fight
We are Browncoats, and we know we are right
We will rage, rage against the dying of our engine light!

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Thursday, November 2, 2006 6:44 AM

ROXYFREEFALL

Woman, you are completely off your nut.


Ok, gonna try a couple tests on my siggy so this post may have a couple edits... testing....

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"Dr. Sarge says take two barrels of this shotgun and call me when you're dead! RING, RING! Hello! Is it you? Yep, you're dead." ~ Red vs Blue: Sarge
http://www.myspace.com/roxy_freefall

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Thursday, November 2, 2006 7:25 AM

MUTT999


Let me try....

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"That's the buffet table."
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Sunday, November 5, 2006 8:02 AM

PENGUIN






King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

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Sunday, November 5, 2006 10:28 AM

ARCADIA


fun. I finally have a custom avatar.

Arcadia (aka Greyfable and/or Katie)
www.stillflying.net -- picking up Firefly were Joss left off. We will hold 'til he gets back.

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Sunday, November 12, 2006 6:58 AM

GOMITHROUS



hope this works

Mal-"Well, look at this. Appears we got here just in the nick of time! What does that make us?" Zoe-"Big Damn Heroes, Sir!" Mal-"Ain't we just"

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Monday, November 13, 2006 5:07 PM

SAVEWASH

Now I am learning about scary.


It worked! (bump)


"We need to keep our heads so we can ... keep our heads."

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Wednesday, November 15, 2006 1:56 AM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.


Bump for the new members!


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Sunday, November 26, 2006 3:08 AM

EVILBUNGLE


finally found my way here, now I can see if it works


Vote Day 1st December 2006 http://richlabonte.net/tvvote/index.html
Together we will triumph.

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