MIke I'm sorry you were not treated with courtesy. Most members here make a real effort not to engage in abusive or rude behavior. If you Google search "why are people so rude on the internet" you'll find interesting explanations for it. It has to do with the anonymity and that the speakers can't see each other.
There is an astonishing quantity of expertise on the forums, the occasional flame-blast is in my opinion a reasonable price to pay for the chance to discuss Lugers with these folk.
On photos, please keep trying. On the 'New Collectors Forum' this thread may assist
http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php? t=22994 Computers/posting pictures is just like any other learned skill, it takes some study and practice.