I used to be able to embed an image in my posts. I no longer can. Why?

MHSwizzleStick

As you can see in the following post from Feb 2019, I had been able to embed images throughout a post:
https://community.quicken.com/discussion/comment/19986505/#Comment_19986505

Now, when I add an image, it is added as an attachment, rather than embedded within the post. This happens whether I drag-and-drop, or click the Image icon and browse. Also, this happens regardless of the browser I use.

Reading other posts, I see that some people are able to embed images (and also quote other posts with a colored background). Is there a reason why I can do neither?

Note: the attached screen snip shows the only controls I see when composing a post.

Greg_the_Geek

That was on the old community forum software. Since the switch to the Vanilla platform, users point totals have been reset. You need to get enough points to embed images in posts. I think you might need 50 points.

Greg_the_Geek

That was on the old community forum software. Since the switch to the Vanilla platform, users point totals have been reset. You need to get enough points to embed images in posts. I think you might need 50 points.

MHSwizzleStick

I only have 39 points. However, I do have 6 badges including 3 birthday cakes. I guess I'll just eat the birthday cakes and be satisfied with that.

Thanks for the info.

Greg_the_Geek

Or just keep posting until you get to 50.

ps56k

MHSwizzleStick said:
Note: the attached screen snip shows the only controls I see when composing a post.

This was done to be able to scan the "attachment" for various bad things...

What's the pull down menu for the "image" offer as selections ?

MHSwizzleStick

Just the ability to browse for a file.

Rocket J Squirrel

Um, did you notice the words "Insert an image"? That is how you insert an image into a post.

MHSwizzleStick

If you're suggesting that the words "Insert an image" is clickable, it isn't. The only thing clickable in the pull down menu is Browse and that adds the selected image as an attachment rather than embedding it within the text.

NotACPA

MHSwizzleStick said:

The only thing clickable in the pull down menu is Browse and that adds the selected image as an attachment rather than embedding it within the text.

Go back to @Greg_the_Geek's reply of 3:19pm for the reason why.

Rocket J Squirrel

I’m giving “likes” to @MHSwizzleStick to add points.
Adding an attachment is fine, @MHSwizzleStick. It’s just an extra click for us to see it. You’ll get your points up.

MHSwizzleStick

RocketJSquirrel: I do understand that the attachment is fine and I'm OK with that. I was just wondering why I previously had posting capabilities that I no longer have and Greg_the_Greek answered that satisfactorily. And thanks for the "like"; that brings me up to 46 points. Woohoo!

Greg_the_Geek

Got you to 53 points.

MHSwizzleStick

Greg_the_Geek said:

Got you to 53 points.

You guys are the GREATEST!

Remind me to put you in my will.