I'm not fond of the "post a link" option.

Most picture-posting sites are rather cludgy to move around in, and as they
require that you load a browser to view them while attempting to have your
discussion here, are FAR less convenient.

As far as another site that allows both, you'd have to find one that allows
uploads. Most forums require the URL of a photo in order to view it, which
is better than posting a link, but is an extra step, therefore a hurdle.
The Orchid Source forum is one site that does allow uploads, but storing
photos takes up room, so becomes expensive, and while it may be voluntary,
regular participants SHOULD contribute.

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Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
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"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
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In order:

1. Chris has mentioned the possibility of a new site. But do we really
need it?

2. The *post elsewhere and link here* option is a good idea and has been
mentioned several times.

3. I have faith in Kye. And he does have a *real job*, so I'm willing to
wait.

4. Kiss each other goodbye? Lousy option, IMNSHO. There is too much to be
learned and enjoyed in a community that has cohesed as we have.

5. A fifth option is to join one of the other orchid sites. I'm forgetting
the name of the site now, but there is one run by someone called Marty, I
believe. I have gone there rarely.

For the time being, I vote for option #2. If it ever stops raining here
I'll take some pictures and start posting.

Diana

"v_coerulea" wrote in message
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Since we've had the rug pulled out from under us and no way of fixing it,
we need to look for alternate solutions.
1. Some foresighted member can make a new site so we can talk and post as
we have in the past This would take time and money. I don't think most of
us would mind contributing to a good cause.
2. We all upload to our favorite picture site and post links to
rec.orchids which will probably be gone in a year or so and we'll be
right back where we were. Let's face it. All these do-good things the
Big-ISPs do is feel-good comunnity contribution and really doesn't make
them any money or get them any good press.
3. We can all hope Kye is a step ahead of us and things will be fine in a
week to so. It takes a lot of time to put one of these together. Oh, and
did I say money?
4. If we continue to not hear from Kye, we can all kiss each other on the
cheek and say "Nice knowing you. See you sometime soon."
Is there someone with the experience willing to put a site together with
community support?
Gary

"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
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Try this.

Diana