I noticed that my avatar hosted by Postimage is not working but can't seem to fix it. I've tried replacing the link and replacing the image with a new one but nothing works. Tried going back to a site-provided avatar (that works) and then reentering custom but no matter what I do I keep getting this error message: "The provided avatar URL does not appear to be accessible."

The odd thing is while attempting the change the new avatar actually shows in my profile but can't be saved. I've logged out and back in, tried with both Firefox and with Safari but browser choice makes no difference. Cleared cache and cookies to no avail. I do run the uBlock Origin ad blocker but its turned off on both SIGforum and Postimage.

This is the (direct) link itself: https://s6.postimg.cc/px6jbi8wx/LSL.png which shows up just fine on its own.

This is the image:

At this point I'm out of ideas. Anyone see what I've missed or is it a site issue? Thanks.

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This is the (direct) link itself: https://s6.postimg.cc/px6jbi8wx/LSL.png which shows up just fine on its own.

Does SigForum software recognize .PNG files?

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Originally posted by Ronin1069:

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This is the (direct) link itself: https://s6.postimg.cc/px6jbi8wx/LSL.png which shows up just fine on its own.

Does SigForum software recognize .PNG files?

I would think so but don't know for sure. My other avatar was a .jpg file and that doesn't load either.

I recall a thread discussing this, some time ago.

The consensus was that PostImage works fine for hosting photos to be embedded in posted articles, but does not work reliably for avatar images.

I believe that we have at least one member on board who offers free hosting for avatars.

http://www.wootmonkey.com/uplo...7175314-f0662ecb.png

Consider yourself hosted

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Originally posted by sigmonkey:

Consider yourself hosted

Thank you, sigmonkey! Thanks to everyone else for the suggestions.

I'm having exactly the same issue lately! My avatar WAS on PostImage.org and working fine, but now it doesn't work anymore, so I'm gonna move it. Just like you, it showed up fine when putting it in a thread, or even when "backing up" and seeing my "selected avatar", but then it's a no-go when actually trying to use it. Most interesting, but certainly not something that can't be worked around as already seen! I'll just move mine to Imgur and move on...

Just set mine up on Imgur, so hoping this fixes the problem...

Edit: ... and apparently it did!

Hurray !

Thanks for this thread.

Created an imgur account and was able to finally get my old avatar to work

really like postimage, but it sure doesn't work anymore for avatars

Hey Sigmonkey, my turn? LOL Thank You! Not sure why it's showing large here. Saved it to imagepost as 60x60 pic. Let me know if its broken (they do step on them from time to time.

https://i.postimg.cc/MGmkCZ4T/hk21e1.jpg

Either mine or Q's will work.

A monkey and and orangutan walked into SIG Forum Office...

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Originally posted by 12131:
A monkey and and orangutan walked into SIG Forum Office...

Too funny! Thanks guys! Now how about hosting it for me..... Postimage.org is a piece of crap with avatars! Give me a link and I’ll add to my profile.

Here ya go, my friend. http://s7.photobucket.com/user...tfed21?sort=4&page=1

You right click on the image and use that link.

or this.

http://www.wootmonkey.com/uplo...1060646-7e081e9c.png

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Originally posted by sigmonkey:
You right click on the image and use that link.

or this.

http://www.wootmonkey.com/uplo...1060646-7e081e9c.png

Cool! Thanks again guys. I was looking at it on my iPad before. As soon as this trick or treat thing is over I’ll get on the pc and get it setup!

This is a test, this is only a test..... of my avatar. Thank You Guys!