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3. I doubt there is any way around that. The reason for it...

Tue Jul 2, 2013, 09:58 PM

Jul 2013

is likely to prevent naming conflicts. They will have an internal SQL (or similar) database of all the images on the site. They need to be able to index this database on some "primary key". This key needs to be a unique identifier for every image on the site. It's likely they are appending this key to the end of the image name to prevent namespace collisions and the like.

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So photobucket sucks, but... [View all] Orrex Jul 2013 OP

I haven't used my photobucket in a long time. Xyzse Jul 2013 #1

Use Imgur. Much easier. onehandle Jul 2013 #2

Thanks. but ultimately that won't help either Orrex Jul 2013 #4

I doubt there is any way around that. The reason for it... Locut0s Jul 2013 #3

Good question. I've found it impossible to use since their new version. rug Jul 2013 #5

There's flickr, which recently added 40% more suck Orrex Jul 2013 #6

Thanks, I'll look into imageshack. rug Jul 2013 #7

Then imageshack might be perfect Orrex Jul 2013 #8

Excellent! rug Jul 2013 #9

for that i use tinypic OriginalGeek Jul 2013 #12

You can turn it off!! Photubucksupport Jul 2013 #10

Whoa! Orrex Jul 2013 #11

Whoa, someone registered with DU to help you with photobucket? marzipanni Jul 2013 #13

LOL--I wondered the same thing! Orrex Jul 2013 #14

Who do you suppose would show up if we asked a technical question about PRISM? rug Jul 2013 #15

I thought agent Mike had an account here. madinmaryland Jul 2013 #16

Agent Mike's cover was blown years ago.... Wounded Bear Jul 2013 #17

Thanks! Just got around to making the switch! Orrex Jul 2013 #18

I'm still in awe libodem Jul 2013 #19

dude! Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2013 #20