Most Fediverse software supports image uploads, so there’s no reason to use Imgur for image hosting. Hell, even on my small single-user server (atomicpoet.org), image hosting is easy peasy. Not only is Imgur not needed, they’re an annoyance for those of us who are used to seeing images natively on the Fediverse.
I know habits are hard to break, but just remember: this isn’t Reddit 🙂
I use Imgur because Memmy has uploading photos direct to Imgur built in, like Apollo did. If the devs swapped to using PixelFed, I’d be using that. It’s just a matter of convenience.
If I was uploading and sharing photos to my own account, yeah I’d use PixelFed. I don’t have an Imgur account.
So yeah, I agree. It would be good to get away from that service.
This entirely. Just posted the same thing basically bc I’m also using memmy and it’s like I don’t have a choice. What do you suggest then instead of complaining about it.
Not all of us the web browser/desktop to browse lemmy.
It’s almost like I needed a replacement for an app that was recently stolen from me.
Use kbin to browse the whole fediverse.
It has image hosting.
https://kbin.social/media/cache/resolve/post_thumb/60/f1/60f1d48d2af27f138aa7e01ddb1c11290847f1f636b77dbe981e3c191556ddf2.gif
But is there an app? If not then this suggestion is kinda moot since this thread is about apps like Memmy defaulting to Imgur upload
The PWA works great when loaded into Firefox.
I have to ask: why does it seem like most people are clamoring to hand their account data over to yet another third party? Apps are convenient, but they’re not necessary.
Does Lemmy not let you just attach them to your post?
Yes you can with markdown. But like… then I’d have to go to whatever image site, upload the photo, copy the link, go back to the app, make my comment or post, paste the photo link, bracket it with markdown, and post.
Or, I could just click the little image button in Memmy and click upload photo and it does it for me.
like so
Oh yeah. But I click a button like that and my image is uploaded to the instance (KBin)
PS. Can’t see that image as Imgur blocks my VPN.
Yeah so as one person mentioned some instances limit the size of the photos that can be uploaded, which is why an image hosting site can be necessary.
Yeah I heard Imgur blocks VPNs now. That would explain some things…