Photobucket reduces the Ransom

T-Cut · 23rd October 2018, 08:41

I see Photobucket has reacted to the global condemnation of their $500 ransom by allowing free use of their service with a new PB watermark (or watermark free at $5 per month). I presume this is reterospective, so all HowTos, etc. that had ransom message blocker should now be back to 'normal'. I haven't checked this personally, but it'll be interesting to watch developments. I suspect, however, they've lost a great number of accounts they'll not get back.

TC

Vossy · 23rd October 2018, 09:13

They can keep it now, there are so many free alternatives with no ads or no watermark, as you say they have lost a massive amount of users.

Mike Noc · 23rd October 2018, 10:02

Shut down my PB account as soon a as the ransom note was issued and moved to Imgur.

Far better in every respect - just wish I had seen them first.

I wouldn't go back to PB even if they started paying me.

T-Cut · 23rd October 2018, 10:13

The underlying point is, are the ransomed HowTos now OK?

TC

Teflon · 23rd October 2018, 10:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-Cut

The underlying point is, are the ransomed HowTos now OK?

TC

Just looked at this thread on my PC using Edge (which doesn't have any Photobucket extensions installed) and all photos showed up OK, so hopefully it's a yes

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Cliff

phatfiesta75 · 23rd October 2018, 10:51

It's funny I use photobucket and have never had problems with it. I can post on here like the other day through photobucket all the time 🤔.
Ste

T-Cut · 23rd October 2018, 11:28

Yes, the ransom seems to have been somewhat inconsistant.

I've disabled my Firefox Fix and things appear to be 'normal'.

TC

23rd October 2018, 08:41	#1
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,752 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Photobucket reduces the Ransom I see Photobucket has reacted to the global condemnation of their $500 ransom by allowing free use of their service with a new PB watermark (or watermark free at $5 per month). I presume this is reterospective, so all HowTos, etc. that had ransom message blocker should now be back to 'normal'. I haven't checked this personally, but it'll be interesting to watch developments. I suspect, however, they've lost a great number of accounts they'll not get back. TC

23rd October 2018, 09:13	#2
Vossy Why? ... MG ZT+ Cdti Auto saloon. Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Blockeswich, South Staffs Posts: 1,548 Thanks: 173 Thanked 483 Times in 330 Posts	They can keep it now, there are so many free alternatives with no ads or no watermark, as you say they have lost a massive amount of users.

23rd October 2018, 10:02	#3
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,547 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Shut down my PB account as soon a as the ransom note was issued and moved to Imgur. Far better in every respect - just wish I had seen them first. I wouldn't go back to PB even if they started paying me.

23rd October 2018, 10:13	#4
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,752 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	The underlying point is, are the ransomed HowTos now OK? TC

23rd October 2018, 10:51	#6
phatfiesta75 Loves to post rover 75 2.0 cdti connoisseur se Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: warrington Posts: 475 Thanks: 223 Thanked 91 Times in 85 Posts	It's funny I use photobucket and have never had problems with it. I can post on here like the other day through photobucket all the time 🤔. Ste

23rd October 2018, 11:28	#7
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,752 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Yes, the ransom seems to have been somewhat inconsistant. I've disabled my Firefox Fix and things appear to be 'normal'. TC