A Problem when searching older threads...

katana · 13th October 2006, 11:41 PM

Hi, everyone.....I've noticed repeatedly the problem (and frustration) of missing images from older threads.......
The problem is mainly noticeable when threads refer to an eBay auction....often only a link is provided.
The trouble is... after 90 days the listing is removed completely (by eBay).
The other problem is the fact that a lot of people have their eBay auction pictures held on a photo-hosting site....fine when the auction is running...but often the images are removed when its finished. In this case the eBay link still shows the description etc. (for 90 days)...but no pictures.
I think it would useful, for our ethnographic community, that pictures are copied and downloaded onto the thread, so they are permanent. If copy right is an issue......surely we could ask permission from the seller.

What do you think........

13th October 2006, 11:41 PM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	A Problem when searching older threads... Hi, everyone.....I've noticed repeatedly the problem (and frustration) of missing images from older threads....... The problem is mainly noticeable when threads refer to an eBay auction....often only a link is provided. The trouble is... after 90 days the listing is removed completely (by eBay). The other problem is the fact that a lot of people have their eBay auction pictures held on a photo-hosting site....fine when the auction is running...but often the images are removed when its finished. In this case the eBay link still shows the description etc. (for 90 days)...but no pictures. I think it would useful, for our ethnographic community, that pictures are copied and downloaded onto the thread, so they are permanent. If copy right is an issue......surely we could ask permission from the seller. What do you think........