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[nyc] Phasing out imgur posts (self.nyc)

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Over the next month, we will phase out the use of imgur.com for image posts. This will be done in two phases, first with an AutoModerator comment on all imgur.com posts, and then with automated removal.

The reason for this is that imgur has been continuously becoming more clunky and less accessible, and I am no longer able to view the posts on my phone, and sometimes on my computer. The last straw was when adding ".jpg" to the URL for a direct image link was disabled.

Please post your thoughts here, especially any alternatives you know (other than using reddit's built-in hosting.)

Love,
qadm

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[–]shinglee 23 ポイント24 ポイント  (15子コメント)

What an arbitrary decision. NYTimes paywalls me constantly, that's worse than anything Imgur does. Are we banning them too?

[–]neurone214Upper East Side 5 ポイント6 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Open the articles in incognito mode.

[–]BeenWildin 16 ポイント17 ポイント  (6子コメント)

Are you getting rid of it because of your personally dissatisfaction with it?

[–]_neutral_person 16 ポイント17 ポイント  (0子コメント)

NO.

Edit: In retrospect I seemed a bit harsh. So let me elaborate on my thoughts:

NO. GET A BETTER PHONE.

[–]coneybeareGreenwich Village 12 ポイント13 ポイント  (15子コメント)

IMGUR is fine, .jpg still works for most. Seems like you are having technical difficulties on a personal level

[–]coneybeareGreenwich Village 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (14子コメント)

Case in point: http://imgur.com/dXW25dz http://imgur.com/dXW25dz.jpg

[–]qadm[S] -2 ポイント-1 ポイント  (13子コメント)

I clicked the second link, and was redirected to http://m.imgur.com/dXW25dz?r

This kind of shady, underhanded shit that is the reason imgur is going to be banned from this sub.

[–]viksraManhattan 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (11子コメント)

qadm, please see what I said before. It's because they aren't linking directly to the image. The link http://imgur.com/dXW25dz.jpg is not the direct image link, even though it has .jpg, because the image does not physically reside at that URL. The correct URL for the DIRECT link to the image, MUST INCLUDE THE "i." BEFORE IMGUR.COM, so the correct direct link is: http://i.imgur.com/dXW25dz.jpg

When you direct link properly, with the "i.", no redirect will occur on any device -- imgur is not doing anything shady, and it has always been this way

Also, please take the time to respond to my PM

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    [–]qadm[S] -2 ポイント-1 ポイント  (7子コメント)

    No, you're wrong. When I open the link in baconreader, it goes directly to the image. When I open it in Firefox, it's redirected. Both links behave the same way.

    [–]viksraManhattan 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (6子コメント)

    qadm, I just checked, and I am not wrong. I just downloaded Firefox (fresh installation without any extensions or add-ons) and opened both of these links:

    http://imgur.com/dXW25dz.jpg

    http://i.imgur.com/dXW25dz.jpg

    Surprisingly, BOTH links go directly to the image without issue (I was not expecting the link without "i." to redirect to "i", but it's good that it does because it helps you go directly to the image). You also appear to be the only person who was vocal in this thread who is having an issue with it, which suggests that it is an isolated incident on your end. It could be due to the plugins or extensions that you have which are changing the way Firefox's behavior is. Try disabling your extensions/plugins to see what is causing the issue.

    The current policy of requiring a DIRECT LINK to an imgur image is strict enough because less technical users may not know how to get the direct link to an image when sharing on a mobile device or even a computer.

    The troubles you are alone facing, should not result in a rule change that bans imgur on r/nyc.

    [–]qadm[S] -1 ポイント0 ポイント  (5子コメント)

    I'm using Firefox on Android. Are you?

    [–]viksraManhattan 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (4子コメント)

    Yes, both Chrome and Firefox on an Android phone

    [–]qadm[S] 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (3子コメント)

    Well, I'm not sure what's different in your environment, but it's still redirecting me except in bacon reader. Yes, I'm aware of what you said about the "i." URL. It's still doing it.

    [–]viksraManhattan 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (2子コメント)

    If it is still redirecting:

    Edit the URL by:

    Deleting the "m.", replace it with "i."

    Deleting the "?r", replace it with ".jpg"

    Hit enter

    It should go directly to the image. Try it now.

    If it reverts back, this is because the user-agent is set to mobile, make sure your browser is set to REQUEST DESKTOP SITE. Now no matter how many times you request the link, it will always proceed directly to the image without the "Next Post", "Menu" and "Open in App" buttons

    The reason you are getting the redirect is because imgur optimizes the "experience" for mobile devices to make it easy for people to navigate. The wants to make navigation easier for people when they land on an image, not more difficult by removing all buttons and navigation menus (as you want)

    [–]coneybeareGreenwich Village 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

    The redirect clearly goes to the i.imgur.com direct image. Fix your shit

    [–]InsideICT 27 ポイント28 ポイント  (1子コメント)

    holy shit there is a mod here

    [–]LaFlamaBlanca1Hollis 28 ポイント29 ポイント  (0子コメント)

    They show up once a year and make some unnecessary rule change.

    [–]joedonut 8 ポイント9 ポイント  (4子コメント)

    The reason for this is that imgur has been continuously becoming more clunky and less accessible, and I am no longer able to view the posts on my phone, and sometimes on my computer. The last straw was when adding ".jpg" to the URL for a direct image link was disabled.

    Neither seem to be entirely true for anyone except you. The latter excuse is entirely false. Perhaps you need to get the services of a competent computer professional, modern hardware and software, or all three.

    [–]qadm[S] -4 ポイント-3 ポイント  (3子コメント)

    No, imgur is employing selective redirects for some devices and but not others

    [–]joedonut 5 ポイント6 ポイント  (2子コメント)

    Go back and re-read https://www.reddit.com/r/nyc/comments/62bwus/nyc_phasing_out_imgur_posts/dflpgy2/ for comprehension.

    You have a problem, the /r/nyc reddit does not.

    [–]qadm[S] -1 ポイント0 ポイント  (1子コメント)

    See my response: The redirect is selective, for both domains, and if you are not experiencing it, that just means you are not using one of the clients that imgur has chosen for redirection.

    [–]joedonut 3 ポイント4 ポイント  (0子コメント)

    You have a problem, the /r/nyc reddit does not.

    [–]excited_by_typosEast Village 5 ポイント6 ポイント  (0子コメント)

    Woah, a mod

    [–]BusinessInAberon 5 ポイント6 ポイント  (0子コメント)

    What a terrible idea, just get a better phone or get another moderator, the last one appointed was 5 years ago (you).

    [–]viksraManhattan 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

    this post should be pinned to the top so that it can get more input

    [–]Legofan970 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (1子コメント)

    This seems like a really bad idea, especially without a recommended alternative. Imgur works fine for most people and I don't know of any other community that has switched.

    [–]qadm[S] -1 ポイント0 ポイント  (0子コメント)

    The recommended alternative is reddit. We are seeking out other alternatives in this thread.

    [–]sunshineinabag2 -1 ポイント0 ポイント  (0子コメント)

    Can I be a mod instead of this rule change? I'll be neutral and look at the imgur posts for you. I use from my phone so I can do it from anywhere. Kind of new to reddit though so you'll have to show me how.