Thread: Photobucket Bandwidth Exceeded

So, I'm sure you all see how practically every picture I've ever posted has now been replaced with a fucking "Bandwidth Exceeded" banner. I haven't seen anything on Photobucket that would allow me to fix this (without, of course, "updating to Pro"), so does anyone know what I can do about it??

I'm no expert, but maybe deleting some photos would help?

Originally Posted by kingofclutch

I'm no expert, but maybe deleting some photos would help?

I did. I'm just wondering how many I have to delete before it actually changes anything.

Originally Posted by ClouD

This is why I use imageshack. Though, sometimes they do disappear also.

Maybe should rent a server to host them, don't know if there's any way you're going to be able to transfer them though...

Imageshack was the first hosting site I used. I stopped using it because it's slow as all fuck, though.

Originally Posted by Creation X

I won't mention any certain free hosting companies, but I know there are a lot out there.



I use photobucket, but I should probably upload them to one of my many free websites

Will check out the links shortly. Thanks.

no problem Oneironaut.

Are you sure it's not Photobucket that is blocking DreamViews? I had a similar problem on another forum once, just it was ImageShack.

This is why I use imageshack. Though, sometimes they do disappear also.

Maybe should rent a server to host them, don't know if there's any way you're going to be able to transfer them though...

I won't mention any certain free hosting companies, but I know there are a lot out there.



I use photobucket, but I should probably upload them to one of my many free websites

Originally Posted by ClouD

This is why I use imageshack. Though, sometimes they do disappear also.

Maybe should rent a server to host them, don't know if there's any way you're going to be able to transfer them though...

Imageshack automatically deletes things after a certain time.

So I found a small help section, in the account area, where it said:

Bandwidth is used when digital content is viewed from a link you have posted on another website or in an email (e.g. MySpace, eBay, message boards, etc.). Bandwidth is a measure of the number of bytes passed over time via direct linking. It is calculated by adding up the size of each of your images or videos as they are sent from Photobucket. The 'Monthly Bandwidth' number is the amount of bandwidth you have used within the last month. The month is determined by the day of the month you registered your account.
Bandwidth usage is unmetered for Pro accounts, however Photobucket reserves the right to disable direct linking on accounts that are using excessive bandwidth or otherwise abusing the system. The current usage number for Pro accounts is displayed in your Account Options just to give an idea of your current usage level. Free accounts are allowed 10 GB of bandwidth per month. This is hundreds of thousands of images viewed via direct links and resets each month on the day you registered.

I didn't even know I had a monthly bandwidth limit.


Oh well. I guess I just wait it out and it resets?

I suggest you remove some of the hotlinked images you have on websites, since that's what causing it. You're too damn popular!

I made an image host as an experiment, feel free to use it!

http://imageflash.ws

(...this applies to anyone, I want to see how well the site holds up)

EDIT:Can leave comments/criticism in other thread I have in the tech talk forum as well.