not only that, providing a link or hot linking to an image is way cheaper than storing it.
also, a major problem exists with hot linking: verifying the image can even be displayed @ FR.
It would be a nightmare for FR to store images, as they would have to be reviewed as a go\no go. based on at least this list
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1111944/posts
Then what about duplicates that may be named slightly different?
Easier to deal with links from other sites, than storage and maintenance costs.
Any consensus on having a meme/graphic thread?
Okay? Not okay?
Doable? Not doable?
Grey area?