I am attempting to update my avatar, but I keep getting the following error no matter what hosting site I use. Have tried "postimages.org", Flickr, and Imgur. What am I doing wrong???

Thanks in advance for any help!

It needs to be hosted at a private site, not a shared site. Places like post image don’t work. Not sure why.
Honestly, I’m not even sure where mine is hosted, I just didn’t change it after it worked.

I’ve read that Flickr won’t host avatars, despite its high yearly cost. And I know of no free photo hosting site that will. I use ImageShack, ~$20/year, which does host avatars. And has other advantages too.

Several members would be willing to host your avatar. Make a request in The Lounge.

I hope that you’re not going back to the rocket launch avatar.

Post the URL in this thread. Sometimes, I can get it to work when this error pops up.

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Originally posted by parabellum:
Post the URL in this thread. Sometimes, I can get it to work when this error pops up.

Here it is from PostImages...

https://i.postimg.cc/tT9xfdR1/Bronica-ETRS-60x60.jpg

Once I see the new avatar showing I'll have a cut request to match it.

Thanks!

I don't know. You might get a member to host it for you

IIRC, the Monkey hosted mine
And I think Orguss has hosted others in the past

Para,

Can you see if you can make this work?
It's the server I have that I use to for hosting avatars, and have the same problem for everyone.

Older photos hosted there still work here, but no one can use or change the images since the HTTPS change.

Thank you.

https://www.wootmonkey.com/upl...9164523-bc92858e.jpg

Same error

Ok. Thanks.

Wow, this makes zero sense!!! The screenshot I posted in the OP was linked to Postimages and it worked fine! Every other hosting site also allows me to link photos here, but my avatar gives an accessibility error???

I'm no internet or website genius, though I used to have my own back during my photography days, and I built and hosted sites for a few other people, but I am totally bewildered by this...

Para, until we get this fixed... IF we can get it fixed, will you just change my cut to read "Make America Great Again"? Thanks!

Just tried from yet another new (to me) image hosting site; ImgBB, and that still gives me the same result!

I had this problem with every host I tried. Imgur finally worked, making sure to set the image to public and not private.

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Originally posted by P220 Smudge:
I had this problem with every host I tried. Imgur finally worked, making sure to set the image to public and not private.

How do I do that??? I am trying now but do not see that as an option. I went so far as to delete my account and reregister with a different name and email, and then uploaded the image again!

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Your new avatar doesn’t look like Bronica film to me.

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Originally posted by bronicabill:
How do I do that??? I am trying now but do not see that as an option.

https://help.imgur.com/hc/en-u...tes%20and%20comments.

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Originally posted by Pipe Smoker:
Your new avatar doesn’t look like Bronica film to me.

LOL... yeah, we're working on that!

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Originally posted by P220 Smudge:

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Originally posted by bronicabill:
How do I do that??? I am trying now but do not see that as an option.

https://help.imgur.com/hc/en-u...tes%20and%20comments.

It says my post is currently "hidden". I thought that meant it's private as it cannot be seen by the Imgur community. If for some reason I need to select "To Community", that button is greyed out and not useable!

I know I'm not stupid, but boy is this issue making me feel like I am!!!

Just delete it and re-upload it.

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Desktop Website

When uploading a post using the desktop website, the default option for uploads is Hidden.
If you wish to share your content with the Imgur community, simply select "Share to community" in the top right, which will change your post privacy setting from Hidden to Public. Clicking this will share your post with the Imgur community, enabling votes and comments. Public posts can be found in Imgur search and are viewable within your profile.

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Originally posted by parabellum:
Just delete it and re-upload it.

Have already done so, but will try again... I obviously MUST be missing something!

Update: No matter how many times I delete and re-upload it, and I've tried every method available (drag-n-drop, browse computer, etc.), I still cannot get the "To Community" button to activate so I can click on it! My image stays hidden no matter what. I've even tried editing it in Imgur, and every other option they offer... it just doesn't work.

I'm tired of effing with it, so if anyone has any ideas/instructions on how to fix this, I'm just gonna give up for a few days to let the frustration level subside a bit.

Thanks for all of the hints and tips so far. It is greatly appreciated!!!

2nd Update: In what I thought was a moment of inspiration, I decided to download the Imgur app onto my phone and try it that way. It of course asked me to login and verify myself, so I entered my e-mail address and hit "next", then input my password and hit "next". Finally on the last screen it asked for my phone number so I put that in... failure. The "verify" button stayed inactive so I couldn't select it... just like the "To Community" button did on their website!!! I've come to believe that Imgur is flaky as hell and don't really want to use it anymore unless absolutely necessary!