Posting an image in two threads

[LocalHero1953]

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Is there a neat way to post an image in two different threads (in both of which it is relevant), without overloading forum storage?

I have just uploaded an image to the Thambar thread; after posting I clicked on the image to get it at full res, right-clicked and copied the URL of the jpg. In the SL2-S photos thread I used the "Other Media" button to paste the URL into the post. It seems to work, but I don't know if it is effectively taking up twice as much space on the server as it needs to.

[ianman]

If the url (unique resource locator) is identical it’s not taking up any more space. I did not know about the “other media” thing … I had never noticed it 😬

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[LocalHero1953]

50 minutes ago, ianman said:

If the url (unique resource locator) is identical it’s not taking up any more space. I did not know about the “other media” thing … I had never noticed it 😬

Thanks - that makes sense

[a.noctilux]

Paul,

sometimes I check in folder "My Attachments" the images to reuse later with "Other Media" insert image from URL.

[frame-it]

yes "other media" > insert existing attachment

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