That link exposes the gallery name and category name.
If I had an unlisted gallery just for photo linking and it was named "links for stupid people" I sure don't want it exposed.
Using cdn in that link works better and nothing is exposed, category or gallery name.
http://cdn.smugmug.com/photos/i-KBnqGxP/0/L/IMG6534-L.jpg
or without even exposing the photo file name
http://cdn.smugmug.com/photos/1545890086_KBnqGxP-L.jpg
Andy, why can't you guys just add an "obfuscated" link (cdn.smugmug.com/photos/... or whatever) to share -> get a link?
Seems like it would save a lot of people some time. If they can do it by hand, I can't imagine it would be very hard to add. Having to change a gallery to hide owner just to get a link to one image is... well... not the easiest way it could be done. Sometimes people want their site found, sometimes they don't. It's always a little embarrassing to post a "please help me" image to dgrin.com and then have google find your post in every search for your domain name. This is why I wouldn't put my site in a signature here.
FYI, I bet at least 1/4 of my visitors arrive at my site by searching google for my domain name. Some people haven't figured out you don't need to use google to reach a website.
I'm with Allen and forestlitter on this issue. There are some forums I just want ZERO exposure to my Smugmug account on and there are others where I have my Smugmug address in my thread signature. I will pull pictures from the same galleries for both; the hide owner "feature" causes other problems. I don't want to have a separate gallery with "hide owner" enabled into which I place a copy of an image I want to share to the zero exposure forums.
A solution would be to place an "anonymous" link generator in the Share Links menu but I've tested the "cdn" method and it works for me.
It seems to me there is quite a bit of interest in a non-identifiable photo link for any particular gallery. Have any of you written scripts that automatically generate one for you? If not, would you use one if someone made one?
A solution would be to place an "anonymous" link generator in the Share Links menu but I've tested the "cdn" method and it works for me.
I think this would be the ultimate solution, with a little toggle switch like for the videos. Probably best to make an entry on feedback.smugmug.com and everyone vote on it.
Simple solution:
On the "get a link" photo page create another set below titled "Anonymous Photo Links".
But use the CDN link so nothing is exposed and don't use the "all those /'s" image link.
That is primarily for Google. Use XXXXXXXXX_xxxxxxx-X.jpg
It seems to me there is quite a bit of interest in a non-identifiable photo link for any particular gallery. Have any of you written scripts that automatically generate one for you? If not, would you use one if someone made one?
I have not written one, but would certainly use one.
I think this would be the ultimate solution, with a little toggle switch like for the videos. Probably best to make an entry on feedback.smugmug.com and everyone vote on it.
Using cdn in that link works better and nothing is exposed, category or gallery name.
http://cdn.smugmug.com/photos/i-KBnqGxP/0/L/IMG6534-L.jpg
or without even exposing the photo file name
http://cdn.smugmug.com/photos/1545890086_KBnqGxP-L.jpg
Right now, it looks like cdn.smugmug.com and photos.smugmug.com both resolve to a539.b.akamai.net which resolves into the same set of IP addresses in DNS (not always the exact same IP address so it's probably a few addresses in some sort of load-balancing).
I have not written one, but would certainly use one.
Has anyone else written one? If not, I might make a quick script similar to the one I use for my html slideshows (http://www.huntsvillecarscene.com/inline.htm) that everyone could use.
I was thinking that you just feed it a line from the browser url when it's on the photo you want, and it returns the anonymous photo link. Would this work?
Right now, it looks like cdn.smugmug.com and photos.smugmug.com both resolve to a539.b.akamai.net which resolves into the same set of IP addresses in DNS (not always the exact same IP address so it's probably a few addresses in some sort of load-balancing).
So would cdn or photos be preferred if I develop a script?
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If I had an unlisted gallery just for photo linking and it was named "links for stupid people" I sure don't want it exposed.
Using cdn in that link works better and nothing is exposed, category or gallery name.
http://cdn.smugmug.com/photos/i-KBnqGxP/0/L/IMG6534-L.jpg
or without even exposing the photo file name
http://cdn.smugmug.com/photos/1545890086_KBnqGxP-L.jpg
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Seems like it would save a lot of people some time. If they can do it by hand, I can't imagine it would be very hard to add. Having to change a gallery to hide owner just to get a link to one image is... well... not the easiest way it could be done. Sometimes people want their site found, sometimes they don't. It's always a little embarrassing to post a "please help me" image to dgrin.com and then have google find your post in every search for your domain name. This is why I wouldn't put my site in a signature here.
FYI, I bet at least 1/4 of my visitors arrive at my site by searching google for my domain name. Some people haven't figured out you don't need to use google to reach a website.
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A solution would be to place an "anonymous" link generator in the Share Links menu but I've tested the "cdn" method and it works for me.
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Then don't name it that way
We have the hide owner feature to accomplish what you're asking for.
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On the "get a link" photo page create another set below titled "Anonymous Photo Links".
But use the CDN link so nothing is exposed and don't use the "all those /'s" image link.
That is primarily for Google. Use XXXXXXXXX_xxxxxxx-X.jpg
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I have not written one, but would certainly use one.
I added this suggestion. Please vote for it if you wish. Thanks.
http://feedback.smugmug.com/forums/17723-smugmug/suggestions/2511855-add-an-anonymous-option-to-the-shared-links-gene
Why is cdn preferable to photos? Just Curious.
Right now, it looks like cdn.smugmug.com and photos.smugmug.com both resolve to a539.b.akamai.net which resolves into the same set of IP addresses in DNS (not always the exact same IP address so it's probably a few addresses in some sort of load-balancing).
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I was thinking that you just feed it a line from the browser url when it's on the photo you want, and it returns the anonymous photo link. Would this work? So would cdn or photos be preferred if I develop a script?
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I don't understand the difference, so cannot give an informed opinion. Andy recommended photos.
Thanks for any effort you are willing to put into this.
Actually, if you're going to construct your own urls I'd recommend cdn.smugmug.com
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You should wait and let me find out for 1000% sure if cdn or photos is correct (or better etc)
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Now using "cdn" provides no anonymity at all!
ex: http://cdn.smugmug.com/1701217053_P9CHsDs-O.jpg
will deliver this URL when opened in a browser
"http://newsy.smugmug.com/Other/New-Images-Public/i-P9CHsDs/0/O/DSC03631csmall.jpg"
This is NOT what we used to have!
Is there any way to get an ANONYMOUS URL without having to resort to creating duplicate files in a special gallery?
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My mistake! No need to panic. All clear.
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