Larry, not trying to answer for Trumpy but, the problem with pictures being uploaded from other sites is they are not permanent so to speak, see the first few pages of the "What do you look like" thread to see all the missing pictures for an example.
In many cases it may not matter, but in threads where the pictures or graphics are a major part of the conversation it is frustrating to say the least when they disappear, and I would think you can see Trumpy's reason for his ire.
I understand people not wanting to wait for their contributions to be posted and I agree with Paul in that it can be easier for us to do something with the photos from here verses e-mail.
I have also resized pictures others have posted after I have put them on the ECN server.
As Bill touched on earlier, threads that have lost their substance due to missing parts (pictures, graphics, etc...) may and should be removed.
Roger
