when you go to photobucket right at the top you can select where you want to get the picture from it says as one selection the web choose that option and then just paste it's url into the blank and it will do it's thing. You can do several at a time too, and also right there at the bottom of that box it allows you to pick a size for your picture, say you want to use it for an avatar choose tiny, or to post on a forum so it does not take up as much space you could choose a smaller size. I just made it a habit many years ago not to hotlink, I have my own websites and see it happening and it really just is not a nice thing and you never know when the person will replace that picture with something um not so pretty LOL. Plus now with all the hosting sites it is not necessary. by the way I also use imageshack and it too lets you choose if you want to upload from your pc or the web.

Anything you don't know how to do, just google search for the answers. Just remember when filling out your profile information, don't give out your personal information. I have seen some people say that they don't use their real names, but as far as I know...everyone that I know uses their real names....I don't know a soul that uses some fictitious name. I actually google searched for my name and not a thing came up that was ME on facebook. And if you have your security settings set to where only your friends can see it, then if someone goes to your facebook profile page by searching for your name(within facebook), all they will be able to see is your name and the profile picture you've chosen. On mine, I just use a picture of an animal and not my face...I'm not trying to reconnect with people I've known from the past. Just be careful that your don't accept bogus friends, I used to get that all the time for some reason but I never do anymore.

It's true that you don't blame the medium because people are stupid and addicted to their cellphones, "social media" resources, etc, but it's BECAUSE people are stupid and addicted to their cellphones "social media" resources, etc, is just another reason I *don't* do MySpace, I *don't* do Facebook, I *don't* look for dates on Craigslist, I *don't* "tweet" or participate in any of the other technological addictions. I don't need these pacifiers to stay in touch with people. There's plenty of other, far better ways to do stay in touch. Used to be "sex, drugs and rock & roll" were the addictions of the day. Now it's cellphone, text and Facebook/social media. Whenever I see someone who can't resist checking every time that leash sounds a chime, can't resist thumbing away at it when it does and can't go an hour without checking their "page" I can't help but wonder if we shouldn't give a special lane on the roads so we can cull the herd a bit. Some people just have too much time and money on their hands. It's sad. This post was edited by cynic on Thu, Apr 11, 13 at 10:33

Houzz has made ALL of our PRIVATE user names display from certain devices. I have noticed it from an iPhone and iPad using safari as the web browser. This is a HUGE privacy issue and a total violation of privacy. By making this post on Sunday, you made them aware 4 days ago. Houzz, this needs to be fixed immediately!!!!! I have created a support request, emailed and created this post: https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/5349180/violation-of-privacy-private-user-names-are-displayed Be aware... EVERYONE has been affected! Everyone's private username is displayed when viewing from iPhones and iPads!