Board Thread:News and Announcements/@comment-4842859-20160209071732

I'm happy to announce a bit of an update to the wiki's image policy that will make things nicer for all of us.

The uploading restrictions still have not changed. You are not allowed to upload images for any reason other than using them in a relevant article. Naming guidelines are also unchanged.

However, you will now be allowed to use 'external' images on the Forum, Blog, User pages, etc. To do this, simply upload them to imgur.com and copy the 'Direct Image' link. The direct image will look something like this: http://i.imgur.com/R4A20gr.png

If you've uploaded it properly and copied the right link, you will be able to include the image by simply pasting the Direct Image link where you want the image to appear in your post.

Along with this new ability, there must be some new guidelines.

If an image is relevant to the article, upload the image to the wiki. It shall never be acceptable to use an external image on official wiki pages.
 * Do not use external images in articles

You are welcome to use an image in a post where it may be appropriate, but just because you can doesn't mean you should. If you have a large image (such as a screenshot) that you would like to use, please post it in a spoiler tag. (Example: )
 * Do not overuse images or use excessively large images.

Technically this isn't a new guideline, but a clarification about what will be considered spam. You are not to post image responses or memes. Images are allowed only if they contribute to a conversation in a positive way.
 * Do not spam.

Again, not a new guideline but a simple reminder - this is a 'PG-rated' wiki. If you use inappropriate images, it will be regarded as vandalism and you will be banned.
 * Keep it PG.

Having usable external images on the wiki is a privilege I hope you will all appreciate. Please do not abuse this privilege or it may end up being revoked. 