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Picture uploading problems!

!.Keesssss.!  Pro User  says:

When I upload a picture there is no picture but only black on my stream where normaly you can see the picture.
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***STAFF NOTE***
09:45 (GMT -800): There was a problem with uploads affecting all users. The problem has been fixed and we apologize for the interruption.

@!.keesssss.!, the original poster: I am not sure what your problem is regarding all black images but as I stated before, if they are large format photos, please look at this FAQ:
www.flickr.com/help/photos/#153
..if it is still a problem, please leave in your photostream whatever problem file there is and post a NEW message in this forum.


@All others: If you have remaining uploading problems, they are likely issues covered in the FAQ:
www.flickr.com/help/tools/#190

Again, the universal uploading problem where no one could upload has been fixed.



(PS: The original post and the half dozen subsequent messages were not related to what happened subsequently, but the thread was co-opted.)
Posted at 6:41AM, 1 October 2006 PDT ( permalink )
Kevin (staff) edited this topic 69 months ago.

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myjuditz ( on Hubble ) says:

I have the same problem, since yesterday I can't upload any picture - eventualy it appears covered in grey!
When I am trying to upload - this message appears - "the document containes no data" !!!
I've already wrote 3 messages to Flickr Stuff - without any result!!
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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Flickr Staff

Kevin says:

myjuditz- It will take longer on weekends for Flickr Stuff to get to your email. One message is sufficient however. :-)

Anyway, suggestions for uploading problems can be had here:
flickr.com/help/tools/#190
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myjuditz ( on Hubble ) says:

I am sorry to disturb your weekend - but there are more than 24 hours I can't upload any new photo..and this is also disturbing for me.
I will try your recomandation, thank you - but I guess this is a bad day for me on Flickr!
Regards,
myjuditz
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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myjuditz ( on Hubble ) says:

Thanks for help, doesn't work anyway, not with Flickr Uploadr, not with antivirus off, not with usual Flickr upload.
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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norbijúzer says:

i have the same problem.
i usually use the uploadr, but sinc the the uploads fail, i tried the web uploading form. but the results are the same: the photo is almost completely grey. (like a broken jpeg file)
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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Flickr Staff

Kevin says:

@myjuditz, norbijúzer-

From where you are coming from, both of you have network traffic which is being routed through a very large network provider called Global Crossing which shows a significant amount of loss right now through hosts in central Europe. This means it's harder to send your photos to Flickr when the routing is so bad. This will probably clear up with time as network administrators figure out the problem and fix it.

@!.keesssss.!

Not sure what image you are referencing but if it was a large one, like a panorama, this may explain it:
www.flickr.com/help/photos/#153
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )
Kevin (staff) edited this topic 69 months ago.

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Peter Bodik  Pro User  says:

I'm in the Bay Area and I can't upload pictures either. I'm using PictureSync and it can't even connect to Flickr.
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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!.Keesssss.!  Pro User  says:

Still have the same problems, when I upload a picture only get black
on my stream.No answer from Flickr Help yet!
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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miss cleopatra  Pro User  says:

I can't upload either. I get the message that uploading isn't possible 'due to a temporay failure' or something like that.
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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Jugtree  Pro User  says:

I'm getting the error message "! air.jpg was not uploaded: Flickr was unable to store your files due to a temporary failure."

I'm using the standard Flickr http: based uploader, and have tried to upload different image files over the last 10 minutes.

Oct 2, 2006, 10:30EST
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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sab-chan  Pro User  says:

Me too - must be a broad issue
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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robert pearre says:

Flickr Uploader not working / proceeds normally at first but then when I click "See Photos" it opens the uploader folder (?) / but my pics are not online...
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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* sofie * says:

Okay,you al have it too.
Me too.
:-(

This Is The Secret2.jpg was not uploaded: Flickr was unable to store your files due to a temporary failure.

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Belgum
(central Europe)
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )
* sofie * edited this topic 69 months ago.

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*Louise**  Pro User  says:

Can't upload either... :(
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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mclgreenville / memorymotel  Pro User  says:

same here.

Get
" Describe your photos
slaughter.jpg was not uploaded: Flickr was unable to store your files due to a temporary failure. "
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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Fraggle Red  Pro User  says:

sitting in Miami... uploaded one photo 30 minutes ago... made a mistake and wanted to upload again... no luck... Flickr was unable to store, bla, bla, bla
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )
Fraggle Red edited this topic 69 months ago.

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Tanais Fox  Pro User  says:

me too from the UK

[filename] was not uploaded: Flickr was unable to store your files due to a temporary failure.
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )
Tanais Fox edited this topic 69 months ago.

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annecentral  Pro User  says:

Can't upload either. And I'm in the Baltimore area. I got the same message as the person above me.
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )
annecentral edited this topic 69 months ago.

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patricio robayo says:

Anyone have an idea when this will be fixed.??
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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mclgreenville / memorymotel  Pro User  says:

NC here...I think it's universal. I'm surprised an announcement has not been made.
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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Conor OG says:

I'm getting intermittent success.

I used the uploadr, and patches of pics have not appeared.
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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Jer*ry  Pro User  says:

Definitely a gremlin in the works. Hopefully they're chasing it down.
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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wvs  Pro User  says:

Similar problem here. When I try to upload it says "filename.jpg was not uploaded: Flickr was unable to store your files due to a temporary failure."

what does this mean?
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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klom79 says:

Same problem here in Mexico
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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manchesterevening  Pro User  says:

Is that quite common? I can't upload either from Japan.
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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cdozo  Pro User  says:

I can't upload from here in Austin, Texas USA.
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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jerryfletcher says:

Same problem here, neither kflickr nor jUploadr are working properly, so far the success rate of uploading is ~3 percent :((

I am trying to upload from Edmonton, Canada.

kflickr says it recieves an "unknown filetype" error.
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )
jerryfletcher edited this topic 69 months ago.

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jdtate101  Pro User  says:

Same problem here in UK both with HTTP and jUploadr
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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Colby Stuart  Pro User  says:

I can't upload here in Amsterdam either with flickr Uploader or 1001. I've tried it several times now. This is a global problem.

Is Flickr awake yet?
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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kktp_  Pro User  says:

me too, with this upload problem !
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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Jon Law (Improvedimage.co.uk)  Pro User  says:

phew thought it was just me!!!
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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thethi: >1 million vws tks a lot :-)  Pro User  says:

no more dl possible with firefox since 20 minutes
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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Cloudlea  Pro User  says:

Stll got the problem in the UK
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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James Mok says:

Same problem here in Hong Kong.
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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rolandrock.net  Pro User  says:

same problem in germany...
unknown filetype
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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deadeyebart a.k.a Brett  Pro User  says:

Same problem in Los Angeles
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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seekyu says:

Same problem here in Hong Kong.
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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... has left the building says:

No upload possible from Tennesse either
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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April_May says:

Bad luck, my dad just opened an account and he gets the same message (with a Mac). I'm on the same network (linux), and it works fine for me. Good luck to the staff to fix that!
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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jeffnortham  Pro User  says:

Can't upload from WA, either Http or uploadr
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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Lukketto says:

Same problem, Italy
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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Alexbip  Pro User  says:

Same problem here in Morocco...
I'm glad to see this problem is spread everywhere in the world and that it's not specific to Morocco (like google earth being censored for instance !!)
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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Jer*ry  Pro User  says:

I just got through with one, but tried again and no luck. Location - AL, USA
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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linux-works says:

bay area, connected via home or via work (proxy) and no reliable uploads.

I squeeked one thru but the 2nd will NOT upload (win xp). not via uploader util OR the web gui ;(
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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linux-works says:

>Flickr Uploader not working / proceeds normally at first >but then when I click "See Photos" it opens the uploader >folder (?) / but my pics are not online...

same here! opens the flicker upload folder!!

how odd is that...

and I've seen it before, too.

I wonder if flicker is trying to be TOO smart?

guys - how about toning down on the flash and javascript 'stuff' and just concentrating on SIMPLE STUFF that needs to work 99.999% of the time.

5 nines isn't too much to ask for a paid service like this, is it?
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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Fraggle Red  Pro User  says:

me too... managed to get one thru via Uploadr right now... but that's it... the others still won't upload (tried the web GUI and Uploadr) - FL, USA
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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another_name_for_me says:

same in Athens, Greece
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )
another_name_for_me edited this topic 69 months ago.

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Flickr Staff

Kevin says:

Same everywhere- location doesn't matter.

Very sorry, the developers have the bug reports.

(Which was different than the initial post in this thread)
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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winchesta  Pro User  says:

Same tale here: Upload via web doesn't work.
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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Apocaplops says:

Thanks for working on it staff.
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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sierradelta74 says:

I am having same problem in uk with the message
"Flickr was unable to store your files due to a temporary failure."
Help my world is ending!!!
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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bom_de_ver says:

i can´t upload too, the message is:

"xxx.jpg was not uploaded: Flickr was unable to store your files due to a temporary failure.

Go back and try again."
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )
bom_de_ver edited this topic 69 months ago.

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teh resa says:

I am getting weird messages: "file size limit of 5mb", " file too large - 10 mb limit" "check tickets" when I try to upload by various means: uploader, iphoto uploader, replace photo feature.
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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Martin Beek  Pro User  says:

Me too, nevermind it gives me and others a chance to comment on others....we'll go Cold Turkey!
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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Wade Franklin  Pro User  says:

I've just wasted half an hour trying to upload photos, only to find out that the uploader is broken and the staff has known about it since yesterday.

It would be nice if the Flickr staff would post a notice on the Home page when something like this happens - then I wouldn't be wasting my time trying to upload when the system is broken.

Is that too much to ask?
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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Marlis1  Pro User  says:

same problem in Spain LOL
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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bom_de_ver says:

I got success of upload of my photo for email, but for the site not .
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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Kate Mackley  Pro User  says:

Also having issues. Uploader appears to work fine; it previews the photos and verifies the upload, however they do not actually post to the site and they remain in uploader. Please post errors messages on the home page.
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )
Kate Mackley edited this topic 69 months ago.

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thethi: >1 million vws tks a lot :-)  Pro User  says:

Thanks !!!


Кevin says:

Same everywhere- location doesn't matter.

Very sorry, the developers have the bug reports.

(Which was different than the initial post in this thread)
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Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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another_name_for_me says:

@ sierradelta74:

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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bom_de_ver says:

You can try this option: www.flickr.com/account/uploadbyemail/

;)
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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torbakhopper  Pro User  says:

oh damn, now i know i'm addicted...

is this the group support room?
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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The Grand Duchess  Pro User  says:

....patience is a virtue...(so they say!)
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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bigoode is gone on Ipernity says:

let's be patient
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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Dana_Elliott says:

I was able to get my photo uploaded, but I was only doing one.

That's great that Flickr already has a link on my pages that shows me they are dealing with the problem.

I've used other photosites, and they are just not near as good at getting things fixed, or even TELLING you about the problem and giving you feedback.

Flickr is the best!
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Θ What?? You wanted something clever?? Θ says:

My email isn't workinguploading by email isn't working either...We will all have to be patient and wait. HA HA!! Right!!!
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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sandeep.krishna says:

Well, I too experince sth kinda that... Uploading gets done! But the Processing goes on for eternity!
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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Marko Mihelcic says:

No problem ,now lets all chill' ;)
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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1bluecanoe  Pro User  says:

and now you can visit all your contacts and comment away...at least they will appreciate this hic-cup with uploading!
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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anyjazz65  Pro User  says:

Same problem here only I don't get a polite message. Mine says "We don't want any more of your bleepin' idiot snapshots. So buzz off, turkey." :-)
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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Sami__ says:

Mine works perfectly!
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Evil_Elliot  Pro User  says:

yes finally !- only took 20+ attempts but the latest photo of Fred the cat is uploaded. yeah!!!!!!!!!!
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Daniel Patrick O'Brien says:

I was able to upload alright last night and a little this morning...

I have a bunch of photos loaded in the "Flickr Uploader" (Windows) in reverse order so they'll be in the correct order when going through the photo stream... I looks like a bunch of photos are being skipped. I stopped uploading because I'm just going to deleted the photos already uploaded, Reload all the photos in correct order again and start all over... Will my "Bandwidth" limit be reset due to these weird upload issues?

That'd be a nice present for bugs and glitches that steal every one's time.
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Sunnysky_  Pro User  says:

:( same here!
uffffff
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hey-gem  Pro User  says:

uploading from Taiwan is problematic too..

oh and i thought there was a bug with my Flickr Uploadr. nothing gets uploaded, so i downloaded jUploadr to try to see if it'd work better. and then i ended up with duplicate uploads. and then i saw the little link above my flickr photos to this forum..
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Θ What?? You wanted something clever?? Θ says:

Mine just showed up!! WOOHOOO!!!
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brianjackson.art  Pro User  says:

Has anyone lost a glove?
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HeiðaS  Pro User  says:

Same problem here in Iceland.
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°Brain Storm says:

same troubles uploading here in EGYPT...is it terrorism..lol
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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Daniel Patrick O'Brien says:

Does it have 5 fingers?
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mark_rutley  Pro User  says:

2nd October - from England....Am told the 9 photos have been uploaded but only two appear???? What is going on????
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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Stewart Leiwakabessy  Pro User  says:

Glove?
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.su says:

Exactly same problem as linux-works. Mexico City.
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Zacky Ma  Pro User  says:

i tried for more than 4 times to complete the upload, but finally i complete it. :)
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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mark_rutley  Pro User  says:

....oh and when will the problem be resolved.....Thanks
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-nelma-f-  Pro User  says:

How strange. I uploaded from the Netherlands yesterday and today without any problem. Thus the problem is probably not all over the world, I guess? :D
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another_name_for_me says:

It's working now. (Greece)
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Steve Makin says:

OK now here in England.
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individuality5 says:

my pictures just take over 2 hours to load each... :\
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°Brain Storm says:

now it is ok....egypt here
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belindakelle says:

Why don't everyone start browsing through groups and enjoy the pictures that are here until everyone can upload again?
Posted 69 months ago. ( permalink )

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Jk*** says:

Working fine over here.
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take a riz  Pro User  says:

can't post comment, nothing to show! (blank message box appears)
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Flickr Staff

Kevin says:

nelmaf- actually this was a universal problem- no one could upload. The last bugs are being stomped on which is why you still see the header message until we know the bug has been slain.
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dbuk2  Pro User  says:

Clear in FLA.
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killroyo5 says:

obviously you can post a comment "take a riz" because i can see what you wrote
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lost4words says:

I uploaded two pics today but they never arrived.
Frustrating from an internet cafe.
Will they appear eventually?
I don't want to upload them again and find four pics there tomorrow.
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junku-newcleus  Pro User  says:

i could upload , shouting "up! load!" on my mind. we call it  "KI" 気
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Mike Wood Photography  Pro User  says:

seems to be working now. I uploaded and posted them to set/group and there was no issue. (1230 Eastern approx)
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kktp_  Pro User  says:

just uploaded 3 photos, working fine !
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