We can only post images if we start a discussion???  

You can post images on the "interests" section, so I suggest you try it.

As for your topic, you need to reach 500 postings first before you could post them on your own discussion. But you could also post and upload some, whenever you post for a response.

I hope this helps, good luck and enjoy posting..

I find the pic posting interfaceon here a bit cumbersome but your right it would be nice for a streamlined way to post pics in any message you want here. Actually I try to with every thread I start. If you'd like I am hearing from the oldtimers myLot DOES NOT count pics posted in the equation. It has been said that pictures are a bit like new discussions you start. You want to start engaging discussions taht get reponses and help people learn, in the same way your picture should ilicit something along those lines if you get my drift. G rated always but the forum is built on participation and clicks. Hope you connect the dots. Again this is all theory but I dont argue with 10 stars with 5,000 posts lol.

yes it is till 500 post. after that you can add the image when replying to discussion as well. i know there are some topics where visaul things make it more meaningful.

Yes your right, some posts do need a photo/image and you will be able to do that as soon as you get to 500. I know it seems like it's a long way to go but before you know it you will be there. When you reach 100 you will get your "star" and then at 500 you will be able to copy & paste and add photos/images. Keep posting my friend.