1) Create a FREE account at
http://www.photobucket.com. It only requires a valid email address, just like this site. They do not spam.
2) Once you have logged in, click on the UPLOAD IMAGES AND PICTURES button in the center of the page.
3) Select where on your computer the photo is located and double click on it. The photo will automatically upload.
4) On the next screen, select SAVE AND RETURN TO ALBUM
5) You should now see your picture. Hover over it with your mouse and you will see a variety of link types.
a) For avatars, select DIRECT LINK.
On our forum, go to Profile>Forum Profile Information. Paste this link where it says I HAVE MY OWN PIC
b) For posting a photo in a thread, select IMG Code and paste it into the Reply section on our forum