ImageShack problems, missing images

redlinederby Wednesday, 9/30/2015
Site manager

As you may have noticed, ImageShack has been having some issues over the past couple days.

It's been affecting all the "system" images I use and maybe some of the images you guys use, if you use them. 

I have no control over the problems and can't fix them...shy of moving away from ImageShack. I'm exploring a self-hosted solution rather than relying on a third-party, but until I figure that out, expect the missing images to continue.

Wish I could do more. Sorry for the poor experience. I'm not happy, especially since I actually pay for ImageShack. 

I'm very much a "I'll do it myself" person, especially when it comes to web sites and software, but decided to just let someone else worry about image hosting this time...shoulda trusted my gut. Sigh.


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redlinederby 10/1/15
Site manager

I'll be working on fixes for the ImageShack debacle every night this week and into the weekend, so things may appear more broken that normally as I try to spot fix things. 

Thought I had a quick workaround but didn't work like I had hoped so surgery is now necessary.

Nurse. Scalpel.  

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CrzyTrkrDude 10/1/15

AAAAAFFFFLLLLLLAAAAAACCCCKKKKK!!!!

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redlinederby 10/17/15
Site manager

I got a notice from ImageShack today saying they are stopping all hosting for free accounts starting November 1st. If you're an ImageShack user, heads up.

I use ImageShack for all RLD images but I am a paying customer so it shouldn't impact anything here until next year. At that point I have to decide if I want to keep paying or find some other solution. I'm leaning towards doing it myself but we'll see.

Anyhoo...I'm sure this change in their policy is a result of the outage last week. Regardless, this shouldn't really impact any of you unless you're an ImageShack user.

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redlinederby 10/31/15
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Looks like images are failing again...sigh. Sorry for the ugliness. Moving away from ImageShack is still a work in progress.

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