BREAKING NEWS: Flickr Just Gave Everyone One Free Terabyte of Space!

Northern Soul · 05-24-2013, 03:20 AM

Originally posted by jpzk

The first reason why I went with Flickr was to have hi-res photos which could be posted right here on PF, without being "damaged".
The second reason, and I went with the "Pro" account, was to have one good, single site where I could gather my favorite images, ready o be posted anywhere I wanted.
I have no internet connection problems but I do find the newly designed Flickr slower.
I don't particularly like the mosaic-like dumping of hundreds of images when I enter the new site.

My (Pro) renewal is due July 2013 ... I will give them time to brush up a bit and see if I can retrieve my sets and collections just as easy as once was.
If they are serious about their user base, they will have to respond to the thousands of irate users' comments as well.

I am also considering a "Plan B" in case Flickr messes up ....for the moment it is still in the consideration stage but I will gladly accept any suggestion(s) as to which hosting site would be the best, for a long time.

Cheers!

JP

ipernity.com is how flickr should be. Heck, it's how flickr was earlier this week. There is even an 'import from flickr' tool. It has the same pricing plan as 'old' flickr.

loco · 05-24-2013, 05:42 AM

Originally posted by stormtech

Since reading through this thread, I took a quick look at Flikr. When viewing images posted here on the forum, I sometimes like to see the exif data of a photo I like as part of my learning process.

Before the change, there was a menu item at the top of the Flikr page with the photo for "Actions", then a drop down for viewing the exif data. With this new layout, I don't see that anymore. Under the photo I see "Additional Info - show more" but all that gives is the basic camera settings. Am I missing where I can find the exif data?

And another comment - I viewed a slide show of one persons work - the slide show had every image either zooming in or zooming out while viewing the image - I hate that!

The exif used to be right there on the photo page! Didn't have to click anything unless you wanted ALL the gory details.

I wish they'd left that alone.

stormtech · 05-24-2013, 06:01 AM

Originally posted by bigted

Three dots on bottom on the far right take you to another pop-up menu that will let you pick View Exif. It is second item from the bottom of the list.

Like everything new, it takes time figuring out where they've hidden it all.

Thank you sir - found it now.

loco · 05-25-2013, 08:59 AM

Looks like Flickr is paying some attention to the complaints. I notice the comments work much like before now -- more than 4 on the first page.

RonakG · 05-25-2013, 09:09 AM

One thing I never understood with Flickr is why the "member since" date is so important to them. In the new design also, it get's a prominent place on the cover photo.

jcdoss · 05-25-2013, 09:39 AM

Under your name, RonakG, right here at Pentax Forums, first line says "Join Date: Jan 2011." :-)

Panteg · 05-26-2013, 05:19 AM

Thanks

RonakG · 05-26-2013, 09:58 AM

Originally posted by jcdoss

Under your name, RonakG, right here at Pentax Forums, first line says "Join Date: Jan 2011." :-)

Yeah, so add PentaxForums too in my question

.

tclausen · 05-26-2013, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by RonakG

Yeah, so add PentaxForums too in my question

.

I'm guessing it's a "mine is bigger than yours" issue, really

Nass · 06-18-2013, 04:54 AM

I think it's a little bizarre that Flickr seems to ignore the quite poor IE9 and ipad browsing experience. on IE9 both at work and at the office I get this thing where the browser just disappears behind windows for no apparent reason, and on an ipad it's really jittery. I really don't like these continuous scroll auto-resizing sites, hated google images when it changed. Don't really understand why sites are so hellbent on moving to them

crossmr · 06-19-2013, 05:42 PM

Originally posted by VisualDarkness

I just discovered a problem with the new design. If you want to go to the links to help etc on the bottom of the main page you have to be quick. Every time you scroll down to the bottom the page loads more pics and updates causing the menu to disappear down again.

Facebook does this and I hate it. At some point it would only load a few then have a "load more" button, which was fine, but then they got rid of that and it just loads more pictures making it really annoying to read comments or things like that.

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05-24-2013, 03:20 AM	#76
Northern Soul Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The North of England Photos: Albums Posts: 494	Originally posted by jpzk The first reason why I went with Flickr was to have hi-res photos which could be posted right here on PF, without being "damaged". The second reason, and I went with the "Pro" account, was to have one good, single site where I could gather my favorite images, ready o be posted anywhere I wanted. I have no internet connection problems but I do find the newly designed Flickr slower. I don't particularly like the mosaic-like dumping of hundreds of images when I enter the new site. My (Pro) renewal is due July 2013 ... I will give them time to brush up a bit and see if I can retrieve my sets and collections just as easy as once was. If they are serious about their user base, they will have to respond to the thousands of irate users' comments as well. I am also considering a "Plan B" in case Flickr messes up ....for the moment it is still in the consideration stage but I will gladly accept any suggestion(s) as to which hosting site would be the best, for a long time. Cheers! JP ipernity.com is how flickr should be. Heck, it's how flickr was earlier this week. There is even an 'import from flickr' tool. It has the same pricing plan as 'old' flickr.

05-24-2013, 05:42 AM	#77
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	Originally posted by stormtech Since reading through this thread, I took a quick look at Flikr. When viewing images posted here on the forum, I sometimes like to see the exif data of a photo I like as part of my learning process. Before the change, there was a menu item at the top of the Flikr page with the photo for "Actions", then a drop down for viewing the exif data. With this new layout, I don't see that anymore. Under the photo I see "Additional Info - show more" but all that gives is the basic camera settings. Am I missing where I can find the exif data? And another comment - I viewed a slide show of one persons work - the slide show had every image either zooming in or zooming out while viewing the image - I hate that! The exif used to be right there on the photo page! Didn't have to click anything unless you wanted ALL the gory details. I wish they'd left that alone.

05-24-2013, 06:01 AM	#78
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by bigted Three dots on bottom on the far right take you to another pop-up menu that will let you pick View Exif. It is second item from the bottom of the list. Like everything new, it takes time figuring out where they've hidden it all. Thank you sir - found it now.

05-25-2013, 08:59 AM	#79
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	Looks like Flickr is paying some attention to the complaints. I notice the comments work much like before now -- more than 4 on the first page.

05-25-2013, 09:09 AM	#80
RonakG Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 603	One thing I never understood with Flickr is why the "member since" date is so important to them. In the new design also, it get's a prominent place on the cover photo.

05-25-2013, 09:39 AM	#81
jcdoss Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,768	Under your name, RonakG, right here at Pentax Forums, first line says "Join Date: Jan 2011." :-)

05-26-2013, 05:19 AM	#82
Panteg Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Swansea , South Wales , UK Posts: 444	Thanks

05-26-2013, 09:58 AM	#83
RonakG Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 603	Originally posted by jcdoss Under your name, RonakG, right here at Pentax Forums, first line says "Join Date: Jan 2011." :-) Yeah, so add PentaxForums too in my question .

05-26-2013, 10:06 AM	#84
tclausen Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,397	Originally posted by RonakG Yeah, so add PentaxForums too in my question . I'm guessing it's a "mine is bigger than yours" issue, really

06-18-2013, 04:54 AM	#85
Nass Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The British Isles Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,402	I think it's a little bizarre that Flickr seems to ignore the quite poor IE9 and ipad browsing experience. on IE9 both at work and at the office I get this thing where the browser just disappears behind windows for no apparent reason, and on an ipad it's really jittery. I really don't like these continuous scroll auto-resizing sites, hated google images when it changed. Don't really understand why sites are so hellbent on moving to them

06-19-2013, 05:42 PM	#86
crossmr Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Liverpool, UK Posts: 318	Originally posted by VisualDarkness I just discovered a problem with the new design. If you want to go to the links to help etc on the bottom of the main page you have to be quick. Every time you scroll down to the bottom the page loads more pics and updates causing the menu to disappear down again. Facebook does this and I hate it. At some point it would only load a few then have a "load more" button, which was fine, but then they got rid of that and it just loads more pictures making it really annoying to read comments or things like that.