In the past, forum moderators requested that pictures be posted or attached directly to forum threads. This is in part because some members are given Internet access and computers/laptops as part of their jobs. In turn, the corporations or government agencies block some web sites such as eBay, Gunbroker, Amazon, any xxx site, most political sites, etc. Since the members get the hardware and Internet access for free, it's not a bad deal. (When I worked at my local air base, I was given a laptop & access. I usually left it at the base as I like having access to the blocked sites). Those members have no clue what the thread is about without pics.
This site is thought to have some educational value as to Lugers specifically and military handguns in general. Posting the pics to the thread insures that those members who have interest in certain topics, maybe like poor repros (and excellent ones as well) can compare them with known 'real' items.
eBay 'auctions' and sales are only online for a limited time. Not everyone logs on every day. Having a pic attached is not that difficult. It insures that the topic is 'illustrated' in the future.
IIRC, the forum administrator and site owner would occasionally post a comment requesting that pics be attached, not linked.
I particularly like to read about repros, counterfeits, etc as I recently found out that a handgun I thought was made in Germany was actually a Chinese copy. A really good one, with correct spellings, fonts, and graphics.
Thank you for nominating me for Forum Photo Coordinator. I hope the mods/admin take notice and give your recommendation some serious thought.
