The Imgur Blog https://blog.imgur.com Mon, 14 Oct 2019 17:38:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.3.20 https://blog.imgur.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/profile-400x400.png The Imgur Blog https://blog.imgur.com 32 32 Discontinuing Support for NSFW Imgur r/subsections Associated with Reddit Communities http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheImgurBlog/~3/GvS7nKoLTV0/ https://blog.imgur.com/2019/10/14/discontinuing-support-for-nsfw-reddit-subsections/#comments Mon, 14 Oct 2019 16:45:54 +0000 http://blog.imgur.com/?p=12736 As of October 14, 2019, Imgur will no longer display NSFW Imgur r/subsections associated with Reddit subreddits. Over the years, these pages have put Imgur’s user growth, mission, and business at risk. We want Imgur to be a fun and entertaining place that brings happiness to the Internet for many, many years to come. Thus, we have made the difficult decision to discontinue support for these subsections on Imgur.

Additionally, any pages that we know to contain NSFW content will now require that a user log in and acknowledge that they are 18+ years of age in order to view.

Here’s what this means exactly:

No content has been deleted or moved. All content is still available at its original URL, and still available to be viewed directly through that URL. I repeat, no content has been deleted, and we are not purging or removing the content from Imgur.

–It is still permitted to upload legal NSFW content with the ‘Hidden’ privacy status on Imgur. NSFW content is not permitted in Imgur’s public gallery community.

–All content linked from NSFW reddit communities remains on reddit and can be viewed there. Alternatively, you can browse the visual contents of any subreddit using third-party tools such as https://www.redditery.com and http://redditgrid.com.

–If you visit a NSFW page on Imgur, you will be asked to log in and/or acknowledge that you are over the age of 18. For more information on your privacy when creating an account on Imgur, see our Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Imgur Support any time.

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JOIN TEAM IMGUR FOR EXTRA LIFE 2019: THE 24-HOUR GAMING MARATHON BENEFITING CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheImgurBlog/~3/qbJdrfhndlo/ https://blog.imgur.com/2019/10/08/join-team-imgur-for-extra-life-2019-the-24-hour-gaming-marathon-benefiting-childrens-hospitals/#comments Tue, 08 Oct 2019 17:45:12 +0000 http://blog.imgur.com/?p=12767 Dust off those D20s and start doing your finger stretches — this time, staying up all night to play games is for a good cause.

Extra Life is a 24-hour charity gaming event that raises money for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, which treat thousands of children each year, regardless of their illness, injury, or even their family’s ability to pay. Since its inception in 2008, Extra Life has raised more than $30 million for sick and injured kids. Last year Team Imgur raised over $22,000, and this year we hope to do $30,000! 100% of funds raised go directly toward improving the lives of these kids. It’s a great cause, and we need your help to meet our goal.

Here’s how you can get involved:

1. JOIN TEAM IMGUR. Each member of Team Imgur chooses to play and fundraise for their favorite Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. Pledge to play games for 24-hour on Game Day Weekend, starting November 2, 2019, then ask your friends and family to support your efforts by donating to your Extra Life page.

2. DONATE! Your donations go directly to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and earn you a guaranteed place on Santa’s nice list.

3. ATTEND THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA EVENT. As always, we’ll have 24 hours of video games, board games, VR games, D&D, a silent auction, a series of tournaments, and more. This year we’re upping the ante and hosting the event at a bonafide American Ninja Warrior gym in Richmond, CA. It holds tons of people and an amazingly fun gym setup!

4. GIT YOUR WARDROBE GUD. Stock up on some exclusive Team Imgur 2019 merch. 100% of proceeds go directly to our fundraising goal. Buy yours now.

5. WATCH THE STREAM! We’ll be streaming out entire 24-hour marathon on Twitch. The stream will begin at 10AM on November 2 on Imgur’s Twitch account. Subscribe now so you don’t forget!

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Spotlight on an Awesome Imgurian: Graehall http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheImgurBlog/~3/IgjjP7UFc6Y/ https://blog.imgur.com/2019/10/01/spotlight-on-an-awesome-imgurian-graehall/#comments Tue, 01 Oct 2019 21:01:24 +0000 http://blog.imgur.com/?p=12750 This month we’re celebrating Original Content in every shape and form, and you’re invited! There’s a new theme each week between now and October 24th, so grab your paint-brush, your editing software, or your sewing needles, and join us in celebrating OC-Tober!

To kick off Imgur’s first-ever OC-Tober we’re chatting with @graehall, an Imgurian pioneering a new type of original content on Imgur: Written comedy.

While written comedy has probably been around since the first human chiseled “Why chicken cross cave?” into a rock – beyond the meme formats we know and love, written comedy on Imgur is very much in its infancy.

In championing this format, Grae is crossing that road to bring OC comedy writing to Most Viral, encourage fellow writers, and lift the spirits of Imgurians everywhere with his own unique brand of humor as one of Australia’s comedy goods.

OC: Zamboni is a fun word to say in anger

Comedy isn’t Grae’s first rodeo, and his pedigree in the world of content creation is extensive, spanning decades. As Grae explains, his journey from a digital art and print creative to Creative Director wasn’t all Mad Men and smooth sailing; “Working in my 20s was always a struggle. Meeting deadlines, staying organized and focused was difficult and I found myself in a cycle of self-destruction.”

“At 28 I finally got the help I needed with a solid diagnosis and treatment. After reading about ADHD and OCD in adults I suddenly had clarity – so much of my past made sense, like being bullied, failing out of school, and my bevy of terrible mistakes.”

Struggling and failing to find a work-life balance, working 6 – 7 days a week, Grae was feeling burned out and was questioning whether he even enjoyed this field. A wind of change was in the air.

That we know of…

It was 2013, Grae was neck-deep in a game design project working with people around the globe. Struggling with a lack of face-to-face interaction, he found himself desperate for a way to improve his written communication. “I went hunting on Google for practical writing advice. The most helpful article I found suggested I practice writing jokes — one a week. If you can write a funny joke, you can write a convincing paragraph. The skills transfer, or so they claimed…”

I was noticing the funniest stuff people were sharing was coming mostly from one place, Imgur. I started to go to Imgur too.”

He went on to explain, “I found myself constantly surprised at how often the comments were as funny or funnier than the post. So I figured, what better place to practice writing that elusive one joke a week?” Like many people taking their first steps into Original Content, it wasn’t exactly smooth sailing, “I started terribly, but slowly improved.”

Comedy is notoriously challenging, and introducing yourself as an original comedian to Imgur can be even tougher. We were curious, given all that, exactly why Grae got into comedy full-time. Was it unrequited upvotes? Or, in his own words, does he just like disappointing his parents?

“Writing jokes, making people laugh, it reminded me of baking with my Finnish grandma,” He continued, “Indulge me for a minute if you will, ‘cause she was an awesome nana…”

“I used to sit next to her and watch cooking shows as she wrote down recipes in her notebook. She was a legendarily good cook and an even better baker. After she passed I started a tradition of baking muffins every Sunday night in her memory.” He goes on, “Watching the ingredients baked into something that tasted like happy and sharing them with my friends, family, and anyone who got within throwing distance, always felt a bit magical.”

“Not long after I started with the jokes I made the connection, writing and telling jokes gives me that same feeling as baking muffins did. It makes me happy, I get to share it with other people and it makes them happy. So I guess I feel like The Muffin Man.” The Muffin Man said.

Joke Mixtape No.6 – Is this ok?

Keen to graduate from humble comment farmer to a fully-fledged original contributor, Grae set himself a challenge to branch out from his medium and embrace Original Content in its truest form.

“125,000 words into a novel and feeling pretty isolated, I needed a way to let off some steam and get some direct interaction with an audience. So in March this year, I started focusing on writing my own jokes on Twitter.”

“That joke format is well-recognized across the internet, and has become a hub for comedians. I wanted to try writing the style of jokes I saw in posts every day. With the hope that one day I’d see one of my jokes featured in a post.”

With his background in creative and advertising, Grae has worked to establish a unique and punchy brand for his comedy work which stands out from the crowd on Imgur and beyond. No small feat in itself. In creating a new brand that conveys his message and communicates his spirit – an iterative process – Grae reminisces on a trio of people who have helped give life to his image.

Grae explains it was a trio of Josh’s who each had a hand in this process, “I was a month or two deep into writing, publishing jokes on Imgur with little success. It was then another Imgurian, @CloakerJosh, asked a question right in front of my face. ‘Why was my brand so angry looking?’ Simply put: I had illustrated it 13 years ago when I was younger and angrier.”

“I had a week illustrating the new face to show the world, but when it came to drawing my mouth I fell mute. To my rescue rode my nephew Josh the artist, who wiped the smile back on my face with a sketch.

I heard he got divorced 'cause he hates any form of union

“Finally, my housemate Josh – who has worked in comedy for 6-7 years and witnessed well over a thousand comedy shows – who today gave me some much needed tough love. It’s about getting out there and performing, not just talking. Certainly helps to have that wealth of experience, and advice like that at home.”

“All told, and with the help of The Three Joshateers, I was rebranded, re-energized, and ready to shine.”

“Sounds like a lot of joshing around.”

Joke Single: The first of the Gear Wars

Grae prides himself on his ability to pull a joke from thin air; so during our interview, we decided we’d put him to the test.

Imgur: “Grae, tell us a joke”
Grae: “How about we write a joke together? Pick six words, ideas, or phrases.”
Imgur: “Make us a joke out of: Giraffes, ska music, Italian food, bananas, shoes and powertools”
Grae: “So right off the bat, we want to look for something surprising, which is the key to funny, but something that’s simple and right in front of our eyes. Like, what do bananas call their grandmas? Bananananas.”

Since March, Grae has been setting himself ever more ambitious goals in his pursuit of comedy gold. What started an objective to write just 50 jokes for an OC comedy collection, has since exploded – With the intense goal of writing 1,000 jokes before Halloween. “Writing so many jokes so quickly, a few people took notice and asked for some numbers. After bit of screwing around in calc.exe, I came up with these two stats which make me proper happy, I write 4.53 Jokes Per Day (JPD), and every hour of every day – even when I’m asleep – I’m apparently writing 19% of a joke.

In pioneering this new format on Imgur, Grae is also keen to encourage others who might be looking to dip their toes into the world of comedy on Imgur, and beyond. He explained, “There’s a world of great comedy writers and performers out there, and people willing to teach and nurture talent in all forms.”

And if it WAS murder, who killed her?

Jenna Moreci – Her writing advice videos are equal first to my high school speculative fiction teacher’s lessons in terms of who has taught me the most about writing. When the audiobook of her novel was released it hit #1 on Audible in both Scifi/Fantasy and in Romance. She was a crucial influence on my comedy writing journey. If you want my advice, it’s take her advice on writing.

Jimmy Carr’s Five Interesting Things About Jokes – Short, simple, explains an invaluable amount about writing a joke in the briefest of times.

Joke Mixtape No.10 – Waka Waka Waka Wiki Wiki Wiki Waka Waka Waka


“Thanks to @SullenPlatypus for her brilliant commissioned illustrations, @MrPuckett and @FrozenFoodGuy for posting my work and encouraging me, my parents for not being disappointed in me when I said I was going to be a comedy writer, and @Sarah for being awesome.”

Thanks to Grae for spending the time chatting to us. This month is the perfect time to get involved and share your creations! So dust off that unseen classic, finish that promising project you put on pause, or create something completely contemporary, because the best way to celebrate Imgur’s OC-tober is to share your OC!

Be brave, be bold, be original! (And just a little bit spooky)

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Best of: Area 51 Memes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheImgurBlog/~3/wmMTjYyO7zk/ https://blog.imgur.com/2019/09/25/best-of-area-51-memes/#comments Wed, 25 Sep 2019 20:39:12 +0000 http://blog.imgur.com/?p=12743 There are very few moments in history that can claim to have united factions from across the internet. Naruto runners, Kyles, rock throwers and more all came together under one simple banner: Storm Area 51: They Can’t Stop All of Us.

Like all good things on the internet; what started as a joke quickly took a form of its own with some 2,000,000 internet denizens signing up to trudge into the unforgiving Nevada desert to find out exactly what lay beyond that infamous perimeter. Aliens? Flying cars? We may never know what truly lurks within Area 51, but what we do know is this: The memes were golden.

Here’s our tribute to the best Area 51 memes.

Perhaps the finest moment from the entire event came on the day itself, when one person became a legend. Naruto Runner, whoever you are. We salute you.

Guy Naruto Runs Past News Anchor For Storm Area 51

Unedited footage surfaces of Area 51 raid

Majestic. “The Run” by PsychonautSurreality

In the days leading up to the event, the hype was palpable.

Speculation about what would be found upon entering Area 51 was rife. Alien spacecraft, or the ultimate tool for moms everywhere?

Moms will be moms

People were most excited to meet their new alien friends.

I'm still pulling for them, but it's not looking good

Regardless of the outcome, the hype spawned some amazing original content!

In honor of the Area 51 raid I made an Aliens inspire chestburster gelatin cake to take to work today

When you go to storm Area 51 to see them aliens, but the mother ship gets to you first (OC)

Ultimately when the day came a few brave souls made their stand at the entrance to Area 51. While nobody ventured into the unknown beyond the perimeter – it looked chilled out and good natured.

Dozens gathering at Area 51’s back gate

Storm Area 51 will go down in history as one of the internet’s finest moments. As for the aliens? They remain firmly locked away inside Area 51… For now.

If you’d like to see more Area 51 memes, make sure and check out the tag!

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Spotlight on an Awesome Imgurian: MetaPathos http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheImgurBlog/~3/FgjJJ5Nt304/ https://blog.imgur.com/2019/08/28/spotlight-on-an-awesome-imgurian-metapathos/#comments Wed, 28 Aug 2019 21:56:15 +0000 http://blog.imgur.com/?p=12727 If you’re new to Imgur, you may be unfamiliar with a wholly unique post format, commonly known as ‘dumps.’ Dumps are an often eclectic mix of everything from across Imgur, and the wider web, curated into a single post of varying length, theme or topic, if any. These vast silos of memes are a mixed bag of entertainment and the perfectly portioned dump can be a salve to the routine or mundane moments in our days.

One Imgurian is attempting to bring a little more structure to these posts. The man behind the memes, an Imgurian by the name of @MetaPathos, set out to create the Interweb Chex Mix, snack-sized collection of the internet’s best content. He describes these posts as a daily collection of unique and interesting items curated into bespoke image collections.

ICM QUALITY DUMP – Vol.102 Present Day

“I started putting random image collections of mainly memes a few years back,” MetaPathos, also known as Zach, explained, “As people seemed to enjoy and request them more, I began fashioning them into official daily volumes to give folks something fun and interesting to start the day with.”

With that in mind we asked Zach explain exactly what his founding principles, and vision behind ICM was, and what sets it apart from the rest; “What it amounts to is a true slice of cultivated chaos. The ICM is the only place on Imgur you will see a beautiful piece of architecture or art, alongside a clever meme, a bizarre webcomic, a vintage photo of a pop culture Icon, or something truly nostalgic, unexpected and mind-blowing all within the span of a few scrolls.”

“If you judged an entire ICM post from an initial couple of images and kept on clicking by you are egregiously missing out, my friend. You truly never know what strange abomination or divine bit of weirdness is coming next.”

On the content itself Zach said, “Simply put: if it does not spike the serotonin, release the dopamine or rustle the jimmies in some genuine fashion, it does not pass.”

ICM QUALITY DUMP – Vol.36 Home Screen

When it comes to the man, the myth, the legend; Zach self-described himself as a jack-of-all-trades, “I’m a Master of None. I dabbled in music for a bit, drew comics for a number of years, and finally settled on writing but then branched off into video editing. I’m a lifelong gamer and worked for a major gaming publisher producing articles for their website. Beyond that, like the Demon Cat on Adventure Time I have ‘an approximate knowledge of many things’.”

When asked about his favorite topics, Zach replied, “Music, movies and TV series, my two bratty pugs, gaming, comics, dissecting the creeping onset of an existential crisis. Whatever strikes your fancy!”

ICM QUALITY DUMP – Vol.24 Tingling

“I think Imgur speaks to the very heart of what ICM is about. This entire site has become a great curation. There are many who are showcasing projects, sharing their lives and their collective struggles with a larger audience of participants and that’s a special thing worth preserving.”

With his posts regularly in Most Viral, we were curious about the response he gets from those who either happen across his posts, or those who seek them out regularly, “Many say they simply enjoy having something new to look forward to every day, some have earnestly conveyed the mixes are helping them in a much more personal and meaningful way.”

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“I would say this if you caught just one of our volumes that you thought contained something cool, interesting, repulsive or freaky, there are like 300 more of these things you’ve never even seen just waiting.”

ICM RANDOMS DUMP – 89

When he’s not curating vast swathes of memes, art and other disparate topics, Zach’s tastes on Imgur cover many bases; “I tend to gravitate towards art collections, original art and other dumps of course. I also just appreciate the strong Community posts here. It’s amazing to see what Imgurians can accomplish when they simply decide too.”

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Thank you to Zach for taking the time to chat with us, if you’re looking for a daily dose of curated chaos, check out more from ICM. You can find the full collection here.

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Pawsenting the 2019 Imgur Pet Show Winners! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheImgurBlog/~3/VBmWxWzSgUE/ https://blog.imgur.com/2019/08/21/pawsenting-the-2019-imgur-pet-show-winners/#comments Wed, 21 Aug 2019 20:44:46 +0000 http://blog.imgur.com/?p=12722 A couple of weeks ago we went on the hunt to sniff out the best pet talent on the internet. As im-paw-sible as it sounds, the Imgur #PetShow2019 has been even more amazing than our first year with 5,000 submissions across five categories. We saw a star-studded cast of amazing animals (looking at you, giant snail!). We couldn’t have asked fur a better turnout.

In a most unprecedented turn of events! ALL FIVE of this year’s doggone best category winners were… dogs! Sorry, kitties; cats off to you for your adorable efforts. Category winners received the most pup-votes in their respective category, with the votes cast by you, the Imgur community, and automatically zoomed on to compete for our coveted Best in Show award, as judged by animal-enthusiasts @sarah, @MrPuckett, and dog-mom of last year’s champion, @Politikz.

Top Trick

Max’s mannequin challenge

Freezing out the competition at the last moment to take top spot in Top Trick was Max, a five-year-old blue and red heeler mix from Colorado. Wowing the judges with his perfect mannequin challenge, Max’s favorite things are frisbee, hiking with owner @yason, and snorting like a pig.

Our judges had this to say: “This one set the bar so high that the others are in for a serious battle. He had the restraint, the poise, the training, the music, and the pro editing.”

Best Zoomies

Backyard Zoomies

Zooming her way to first place in the hotly contested Best Zoomies category is Maya, a six-year-old Bichon Frise. When she’s not stealing camera equipment, owner @toast2 says her favorite pastimes are naps, head scratches, and terrorizing the local bird population.

Here’s what our judges thought, “It is a rare treat to see zoomies captured from the dog’s point of view! I love watching his eye as he tries to figure out where to zoom next. 10/10 panting pupper.”

Animal Fail

I won’t eat from his bowl

Prepare for trouble and make it double! When trouble comes in the form of Storm and her brother Bear, shenanigans are almost guaranteed. Described by owner @benchai18 as a doggy Batman and Robin, this hapless duo definitely get their wires crossed in this Animal Fail category winning entry.

On this pair of puppers, our judges said, “We’ve all been this picky with a sibling, so we can definitely relate to these two delightful pups.”

Least Obedient

Human I brought you stick!!

Proving that stubbornness can be rewarded is nine-year-old rescue golden retriever Sophie, a.k.a. Sofa, securing her place as the Least Obedient entrant. Coming into the life of owner @TragedyCake at age five, when she’s not stubbornly trying to bring deer legs into the house Sophie is a giant love bug who enjoys nothing more than snuggling up with her family and a mountain of toys.

From our judges: “I would be hesitant to such a delicious stick too, ya’ know? With that tail wag it’s hard to call this entry anything other than perfect.”

Cutest Sound

My head of security pleading his case, that he is in fact a hard worker who deserves more treats.

Do you hear that? That’d be The Juggernaut, a four-year-old American Pitbull terrier from the Midwest, securing his position as top dog in the Cutest Sound category. When he’s not vocally pleading his case with owner @TheeJuggernaut, his favorite hobbies are naps, the dog park, and, of course, treats.

On our final contender, our judges had this to say: “With a great name and a boopable snoot to boot, this handsome boy has everything!”

Best In Show
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Ladies and gentlemen, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for. The puparazzi is ready.

With five fantastic contenders it was over to our judges for the unenviable task of selecting Best in Show from this collection of top dogs. After much deliberation our judges came to a unanimous decision.

The 2019 Imgur Pet Show Best in Show award goes to…

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Max!

It was a close one, but our judges all agreed that Max ticked every box for a pupper worthy of the title Best in Show, and walks away with a whole host of amazing prizes, including a $500 donation to The Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association on his behalf, and a custom comic by the incredible @smawg. Max, and all our other finalists, will also receive a winner’s medal, a trophy for their profile, and a heap of goodies.

Thank you to our finalists, and to everyone who entered, we can’t wait for the 2020 Imgur Pet Show.

See you next year!

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Exploring New Ad Experiences on Imgur http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheImgurBlog/~3/sSRDQ7HyNvM/ https://blog.imgur.com/2019/08/19/exploring-new-ad-experiences/#comments Mon, 19 Aug 2019 16:51:25 +0000 http://blog.imgur.com/?p=12709 It’s time to talk about everyone’s least favorite topic: ads on Imgur. Buckle up, y’all, cause we’re going in.

We don’t need a puffin to know that ads are unpopular. The simple truth is that we absolutely need advertisements in order to exist today. We would not be able to support our business and keep Imgur running without displaying advertising to our users. We are not a profitable company, but we hope to someday be. That’s why we’re interrupting your browsing experience today to share the latest about ads on Imgur.

It’s important for us to test and change various ad units on Imgur so that we can hope to earn the most revenue with the least impact on your browsing experience (aka the least amount of ads). We have a hypothesis that this number of programmatic ad units might be two, so we’re going to test it.

This new experience will contain only two types of programmatic ads (not to be confused with sponsorships ads, like Promoted Posts):
1) A “sticky ad,” which will appear at the bottom of all Imgur pages in its own frame. It can be closed.
2) The “interstitial ad,” which appears in between every dozen or so posts as you browse. This has been successful on iOS for over a year and is now making its way to Android. You can swipe normally to skip past it.

Additionally, we are removing the in-post “dump” ad unit that appears in between items in a post. Everyone hates it. We hate it. It’s going to live on the farm with grandma. The banner ads on top and bottom of the comments section are also saying so long for now.

Both of these changes will slowly ramp up from a small portion of Imgurians to many throughout the course of a week or more, first on the Android app, and later on the iOS app. If things go well, we’ll keep ramping. If they don’t, we’ll keep testing to see what else might work.

On the topic of ads, we took a shot at coming up with some answers to concerns we hear a lot in User Sub.

“I hate ads and I’d pay not to see them.”

Same! The ideal business model for Imgur includes diverse revenue streams. We announced back in June that we’ve partnered with Coil to work on a subscription offering for those who want premium offerings. We hope to bring more details about the opportunities this partnership will bring for creators and users on Imgur, but it’s likely to provide an ad-free or ad-light option. Stay tuned for more news.

“What about malware and ads with sound?”

We want the ad experience on Imgur to suck as little as possible. We actively fight against “bad ads,” meaning those that violate Imgur’s advertising policy by having offensive visuals, playing sound automatically, redirecting you out of Imgur, acting maliciously, and more. We have a strict ad policy and hold ourselves to a high standard about which ad networks we will work with. Unfortunately, bad actors have nothing better to do than exploit these ad networks to get bad ads through. This is unacceptable to us.

Here’s what we’ve done in the last year to continue fighting against bad ads:
1. We’ve partnered with SafeDK and CleanCreative, companies that helps us monitor what ads are running on Imgur and proactively hunt down the bad ones with the exact information we need.
2. Developed custom code that prevents bad advertisers from hijacking the window or auto-redirecting you off of Imgur.
3. Disabled unwanted vibrations from ads so you can browse without interruptions.
4. Shutdown multiple third party ad partners that would not consistently adhere to Imgur’s advertising policy.
5. Hired a world-class ads team to constantly improve the quality of our ads and our ad vendors.
6. Updated our blocked ads list, which we add to regularly thanks to your reports to our support & community team.
7. Reduced a portion of our ad inventory that may have contributed to low quality impressions.

Reports of bad ads have decreased 30% in the past few months, and we hope to see this continue. If you experience a bad ad on Imgur, we hope you’ll help us out by reporting the ad to our support team.

That’s all for now. Thank you for supporting Imgur’s journey. We’ll see you in User Sub!

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Live from Pawllywood: It’s the Imgur Pet Show 2019! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheImgurBlog/~3/YBSdUxpF4nc/ https://blog.imgur.com/2019/08/13/live-from-pawllywood-its-the-imgur-pet-show-2019/#comments Tue, 13 Aug 2019 15:58:28 +0000 http://blog.imgur.com/?p=12697


Pet lovers – this is the o-purr-tunity of a lifetime. We’re back with the 2019 Imgur Pet Show, celebrating the pawsitively amazing animals in our lives. Which means that for the next two weeks we’re on the hunt for most perfect pets around with a stack of fantastic prizes to award.

To submit your pet’s potential claim to fame:
STEP 1: Create a new post featuring your pet. (It must be original content of your own pet. No reposts!) And great news! Video upload is now available on all platforms!
STEP 2: Tag your post with the tag #petshow2019 AND the tag for the category your pet is entering. See below for categories.

You can enter all five categories; just make sure your entry has the correct tag. The winner of each category will be determined by upvotes, with the Best in Show being chosen by our esteemed panel of judges. All pets are winners at heart! Everyone who participates gets a limited edition Imgur Pet Show 2019 trophy for their profile.


#TopTrick2019
You’ve always known your bud is the best of the best. From unbelievable catches to feats of flight, we’re sniffing out the most incredible talent on the internet. Show off your pet’s prize prowess in this highly contested category.


#BestZoomies2019 Faster than a speeding bullet! More excited than adults about Toy Story 4! Don’t blink or you just might miss these hairy hurricanes as they blast through at the speed of light. This category is for videos of any pet who has been possessed by the mysterious spirit of the zoomie.


#AnimalFail2019
You’d think with all those legs (or lack of) pets would be pros at jumping, fetching, climbing, and so on. But some paws were only made for walking, and sometimes even that’s a struggle. Whether it’s a biff, a goof, or a wipeout, it belongs in this category. From those we’ll crown the ultimate animal fail. Please make sure your pet stays safe!


#LeastObedient
Does your pet think their real name is ‘no’? Are you immediately suspicious when it gets too quiet? This category is for the ones who live life with selective hearing. There’s a trail of destruction all the way to our hearts for these curious cuties.


#CutestSound2019
Prepare to make some inhuman noises. If your pet’s bark, chirp, meow or whinny makes anyone with ears squeal with delight, this is their chance to shine. Einstein, winner of last year’s Best in Show, sets a high bar for the category with his most ferocious bork! This category is a feast for the senses.

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The winners of each category will be selected by the Imgur community through your upvotes! Head over to #PetShow2019 and vote for your favorites!

Whatever the species, your best friend could have the chance to win our coveted Best in Show award, and a heap of awesome prizes.

Individual Category Winners:
– Custom category winner’s medal
– A special box of treats and toys
– Imgur trophy for your profile

The winners of each category will progress to the Best in Show, to be judged by animal-obsessed special guests @MrPuckett, @sarah and last year’s winner @Politikz.

Best in Show:
– $500 donation to an animal charity of your choice
– Custom comic about your pet by digital artist @Smawg.
– Best in Show medal
– Heaps of Imgur goodies

All entries are due by 11:59PM (PDT) on Friday, August 16. May the best boy or girl bring home the gold!

For contest guidelines and privacy policy, go here.

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The Time Has Come! Share Videos up to 60 Seconds Long on Imgur http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheImgurBlog/~3/41wiypxzAtw/ https://blog.imgur.com/2019/07/31/the-time-has-come-share-videos-up-to-60-seconds-long-on-imgur/#comments Wed, 31 Jul 2019 20:22:08 +0000 http://blog.imgur.com/?p=12658 If 60 seconds is long enough for Nicolas Cage to steal a car, what will you do with 60 seconds?

60 second video upload — with audio! — is now available on the latest versions of the official Imgur mobile apps, and yes, for the first time ever, our new desktop homepage. Prepare your bodies for twice the cute animals sounds, double the slick dance moves, and two times the memery.

60 Is the New 30. Now Share Videos up to 60 Seconds Long on Imgur.

Guy Picks Up Little Sister From School Bumping Early 2000's Hits

Once you’ve retired from being a master car thief, get those cogs turning, upload your video with sound, and share to the community using the #unmuted tag, or if you’re looking for help getting started check out our updated Help Site articles on video upload.

How to Upload Video

What files can I upload? What is the size limit?

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Mr. Puckett’s Elementary School Supply Drive http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheImgurBlog/~3/Tf1utFS0BDQ/ https://blog.imgur.com/2019/07/25/mr-pucketts-elementary-school-supply-drive/#comments Thu, 25 Jul 2019 22:06:05 +0000 http://blog.imgur.com/?p=12680 Making the world a better place can be an effort that consumes entire organizations, careers and hundreds of people, but for one Imgurian it has become a daily mission.

Back in March we posted our first blog about MrPuckett and his goal to bring wholesome posts to Imgur every single day. Since then MrPuckett has set his sights on bringing that feel good vibe into the outernet; culminating in his recent elementary school supply drive for McDowell Elementary School in Columbia, Tennessee.

RESULTS – The 20 Wholesome Things Elementary School Supply Drive

MrPuckett, or as he’s ‘legally’ known, Abe, stumbled across a call for help from his local elementary school.

Inspired by the school’s mission as a ‘love and logic’ school for children who have perhaps suffered trauma at some point in their life, Abe set out to mobilize his network of wholesome-loving Imgurians to lend a hand.

“I recently moved to this little city in Tennessee and don’t know anyone. People on local social media pages were always looking for help with moving or finding items, so I thought it would be a good place to be of service. Lauren, a teacher at the local elementary school, asked for used school supplies from anyone in the group,” Abe explained.

“I sent her a message and asked if she would like to do something bigger. We talked for a few days about the school and the more she told me about the class, the more I wanted to share the story. I’m not sure anyone at the school thought more than a few papers or pencils were coming.”

With that small gesture, and a spark of inspiration, an entire project was born, “I put out the word for the supply drive in two of my posts. The day of the actual drive I was nervous we might not get any responses, but within the first hour saw the supply drive post headed to the Most Viral.”

The Imgur community came out in force and delivered in style; “Our local post office and couriers were unable to deliver the packages because we had so many. The teachers sent me videos of the school supplies being loaded into their minivan – It was at that point I knew we had done something big.”

From a small gesture came a mountain of good. “Six days after the supply drive post Lauren invited me into the classroom so I could meet a few teachers. I walked into a classroom full of happy children and over five-hundred packages sent from Imgurians across the world. School supplies, games, food, sports equipment, a lot of reading and art materials, and so much more.”

“We have done some amazing things in the past few months as a community on Imgur. This is the first time I was able to see the results with my own eyes, in my own city. I made a couple of memes and hundreds of people responded to help an elementary school they probably didn’t know existed. I’ve made some new friends in the process and am excited for whatever projects the future holds.”

Every day the people of Imgur community go out of their way to be amazing in so many unique, varied, and humbling ways; and change the lives of people across the globe.

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