I logged in and got the "new" version, too. With over 4,000 photos lumped together in a "library", it was a disaster to navigate, and unpleasant to view, too.I contacted them to complain, but by the time they got back to me (quite promptly, considering the amount of complaints they must've received), I had discovered the "switch back to the original" option. I'm using Firefox.While photobucket occasionally experiences a few glitches, I find little to complain about on such a useful site, especially since it's free.
Wayne
The URL I have in Bookmarks is www.photobucket.com/. I get taken to http://beta.photobucket.com/
I just logged in again. Clicked on My Albums and no problem. I ignore anything else in the page. Sign In and My Albums are what I focus on. PB is wanting all your attention. Ignore them. I do not bother with Facebook or Twitter either.
Yes, I was taken to the Beta,Photobucket but no problem logging in and seeing my albums.
I always clear all history, cookies and any other online data.
Been using PB for a few years and change just occurs. In this day and age, change is a constant.
Rich
If you ever fall over in public, pick yourself up and say “sorry it’s been a while since I inhabited a body.” And just walk away.
For some reason it seem to be different strokes for different folks.
When I bring up the home page most of the links won't work.
To log in I have to click on upload pictures and then I'm asked for my ID and password.
After logging in that's all she wrote.
Bob
Don't Ever Give Up
This is what I see with Firefox. I click on Sign In. Then My Albums.
I sent them a email asking them to restore my original version
Nothing works for me on the beta site
TerryinTexas
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Just tried Firefox and it worked ok
I guess they are having problems with IE
richg1998 This is what I see with Firefox. I click on Sign In. Then My Albums. Rich
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As I said a few messages ago. I use the original PB URL I have used for a few years. I get sent to the Beta site.
FIRST, type in name and password.
Second, Click, Sign In.
Third, Click on Albums. I see all my albums.
I ignore all the junk that they are trowing at me. PB wants your attention on all the other junk.
I have used this procedure for some years.
By the way, I always log out when I am done and I always clear all History, Cookies and any other online stuff from the browser. This has kept me out of any trouble for many years.
I suspect many are not aware of this, your page may be different than what I see if History and Cookies have not been cleared.
The page I showed before is what I am seeing now. They sometimes throw in another advertising banner. The Sign In block always shows. They assume I have never been there before.
I went to Photobucket this morning and logged-in. It appears that all of my images are still there (I don't have nearly as many uploads as some of you).
Thanks to all of you for working out the bugs for the rest of us!!!
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When I was switched to the "Beta" and seen that it did, indeed, look and operate poorly, I went back to the old site via the link. I sent in a complaint about the loss of the "drop-down" menu and got a prompt reply that they would consider my criticism in the future. I also saw a message on the "Beta" saying that the old site will only be available for a certain time (unknown time period) and then all would be switched to the new version whether you want it or not.
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
richg1998 FIRST, type in name and password. Second, Click, Sign In. Third, Click on Albums. I see all my albums.
On the Photobucket Beta page I see this after signing in.
No album selection in sight.
wetidlerjr I also saw a message on the "Beta" saying that the old site will only be available for a certain time (unknown time period) and then all would be switched to the new version whether you want it or not.
Does clicking on "LIBRARY" do anything??
PennCentral99Does clicking on "LIBRARY" do anything??
jeffrey-wimberly Clicking on library takes you to a summary of how many images, videos, etc you have then a box showing the different links used (slideshow is disabled). Further down the page you get into your photos and videos. They're all shown on one page, so to get to one near the end you have to scroll all the way down to it.
Clicking on library takes you to a summary of how many images, videos, etc you have then a box showing the different links used (slideshow is disabled). Further down the page you get into your photos and videos. They're all shown on one page, so to get to one near the end you have to scroll all the way down to it.
Oh. Like most of the other posts (replies), doesn't sound very user friendly.
PennCentral99Oh. Like most of the other posts (replies), doesn't sound very user friendly.
Saw it, did not like it, clicked it away by changing to the "old" but working version. I hope they get all the bugs out before they do the switch.
Sir Madog Saw it, did not like it, clicked it away by changing to the "old" but working version. I hope they get all the bugs out before they do the switch.
With Firefox, I see the Albums Icon after I login. Not a problem.
Users in the Bachmann forums are discussing the same issue. One fellow downloaded Firefox and all is well. Took him a few minutes.
Your choice. We are fast approaching 2013 and change is a constant in this era.
richg1998 Your choice. We are fast approaching 2013 and change is a constant in this era.
I have seen the "NEW" PB site and I must say I hate it, I hate it, I hate it! I cannot see an album selection either. I am using Google Chrome. I really hate that I have to go hunting for the links. It took me almost 10 minutes to find the link for this pic:
In my opinion the links should be on the page with the pics. I should not have to go hunting for them.
David Parks I am the terror that flaps in the night!
Photobucket was always terrible.
Imageshack, for example, is way more intuitive and straightforward.
I have been using PB for quite some time. I just re-adjust. Not a big deal. Go with the flow.
Those who like pain, use IE Browser. Those who do not like pain, use Firefox Browser. That simple.
jeffrey-wimberly Certainly doesn't seem friendly to me. The old version you have the links right out on the page with the thumbnails. With this new thing you have to go hunting for them.
Certainly doesn't seem friendly to me. The old version you have the links right out on the page with the thumbnails. With this new thing you have to go hunting for them.
Like many of you I've had problems with PB. However, I've read where some have been able to do what others couldn't. That was and is hard to understand.
Every so often I'd try the site to see if there were any changes and lo and behold I was just able to get the link back to the old format to work and what a relief it was to see my pictures.
Good by ImageShack.
superbeLike many of you I've had problems with PB. However, I've read where some have been able to do what others couldn't. That was and is hard to understand.
Bob, the problems appear to be browser dependent, i.e. Internet Explorer users are having probems, and almost everyone else is not.
The beta saga continues, I have sent my second e-mail to photobucket support (I recommend that anyone else having problems does also support@photobucket.com TrainMaster and Dr Wayne, your comments in particular should interest them, be sure to mention the browser you are using). Yesterday, I remembered to turn on the Compatibility View button. That corrected the image layering problem I had on the home page, but I still could not see my photos. This afternoon I could see my photos, but could not upload new ones. On the Upload page, the Browse Photos [from your hard drive] does not work, nether does drag & drop.
The return to original Photobucket link just directs back to the beta site instead of the old one - could there be a cookie involved? WHere is Cookie Monster when you need him!
George In Midcoast Maine, 'bout halfway up the Rockland branch
I'm using Mozilla, and when I eventually saw the button to return to the original format, it worked just fine. When I view the site now, there's a button for "Album Options" and when I click on it, one of the choices is "Theme" - mine shows as "Classic", with a button beside it if I wish to "Edit".
For those getting the new version or something less, if that "Album Options" button is visible, it may get you back to where you'd rather be.
After 2 full days photobucket suddenly began to work. I quickly converted back to the old style without issue.
Curt Webb
The Late Great Pennsylvania Railroad
http://s1082.photobucket.com/albums/j372/curtwbb/
And here I thought someone broke the internet & Photography in general....I guess my premenitons were somewhat correct, as those showing pix were only displying cell fon formatted images, (because that is all there are to view images, not!)....
So you got this....
Whilist there was this, from the real Nikon...
I am saddened by everyone who was a victim of this /Thumbnail ONLY technology.. That sucks..
However!!! You may be able to read my decals & see my dust, paint problenms etc. All of which, I share openly with all of you.... Dig it???
I really look forward to seing your "real pictures" when this is corrected..- - - Meanwhile - - - I hope I will be able to continue to provide decent shots, ..in full size..
G Paine superbeLike many of you I've had problems with PB. However, I've read where some have been able to do what others couldn't. That was and is hard to understand. Bob, the problems appear to be browser dependent, i.e. Internet Explorer users are having probems, and almost everyone else is not. The beta saga continues, I have sent my second e-mail to photobucket support (I recommend that anyone else having problems does also support@photobucket.com TrainMaster and Dr Wayne, your comments in particular should interest them, be sure to mention the browser you are using). Yesterday, I remembered to turn on the Compatibility View button. That corrected the image layering problem I had on the home page, but I still could not see my photos. This afternoon I could see my photos, but could not upload new ones. On the Upload page, the Browse Photos [from your hard drive] does not work, nether does drag & drop. The return to original Photobucket link just directs back to the beta site instead of the old one - could there be a cookie involved? WHere is Cookie Monster when you need him!
G Payne,
As I previously said the link to the old format did not work until a hour or so ago.
I'm using IE 9 and PB (old format) is working fine so for me the saga is over.