Welcome again for one more version of In Case You Missed It, our month-to-month retrospective take a look at all of the superb happenings within the Imgur neighborhood. We’ll cowl highlights from Imgurians, heartwarming tales, authentic creations, and updates from the peeps right here at Imgur HQ.
Let’s get began!
*Dream Destinations*
This month we requested the Imgur neighborhood to let their wanderlust go wild and share their favourite journey places. Imgurians made lots of of posts displaying locations they wished to go to for the primary time or return to. These photos of locations from around the globe stuffed our feeds with beautiful countrysides and cultures. For some, their dream locations weren’t extravagant or removed from residence. Between native landmarks, mountain ranges, seashores, and extra, we have been comfortable to see the spots that have been particular to you.
Scope out your subsequent trip spot on the #dreamdestination tag!
*Wallpaper Gallery*
We held our second annual Wallpaper Gallery this month. Wallpapers might appear to be insignificant units of pixels, however we predict they’re greater than that. We see them day by day on our gadgets, and they’re a illustration of what we maintain pricey. For this yr’s Wallpaper Gallery, we noticed a 2.5x improve in participation over final yr. Millions visited the gallery to see a number of the issues different Imgurians valued. From sprawling starscapes to luscious landscapes or photographs of our furry pals, there have been loads of wallpaper-worthy posts on show.
Visit #wallpaper to browse some backgrounds.
*Updates from Imgur HQ*
Over the final couple of months, we’ve been dedicating quite a lot of time to fixing bugs throughout all platforms, which has allowed us to start work on new and thrilling tasks. Two of which have been not too long ago launched on Android:
~Comment Image Upload~ Level up your remark creation by choosing the picture icon so as to add a picture immediately. Don’t fear, the picture isn’t uploaded till you make your remark, so take your time!
~Imgur Emerald for $1.99~ On Android, we beforehand supplied Emerald membership solely to these with a Coil subscription. However, we’re comfortable to share you can now buy Emerald immediately from us inside the app at a lower cost. With Imgur Emerald, you’ll by no means see one other advert, have the flexibility to award accolades to content material you are feeling goes above and past and obtain entry to unique avatars and trophies.
To study extra about Imgur Emerald, or to affix, tap or click right here.
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*Pride Month*
In June, Imgur supported Pride Month as Imgurians from across the globe got here out to have fun and share their tales with the world. Aiuta219 shared a photograph of one of many rainbow crosswalks of Northalsted, Chicago, one of many largest LGBTQIA+ neighborhoods within the United States. From satisfaction ponytails (and canine tails) from Imgurians Cazzia and KickThisPig to shows of colourful décor from thatsmrsfancypantstoyou; this month, the #pride tag was stuffed with stunning LGBTQIA+ tales, celebrations, calls-to-action, allyship, and historical past. 100% of proceeds from pride-themed apparel and accessories on the Imgur retailer will proceed to go to GLSEN, a company that goals to guard LGBTQIA+ college students’ means to study and develop in an surroundings free from harassment and bullying.
Visit the #pride tag to absorb a number of the tales and historical past of the LGBTQIA+ neighborhood.
*Urban Farming*
The aptly named FarmerNjau has been an city farmer for the final six years. In this slice-of-life submit, he particulars his journey in constructing his newest farm from the bottom up. Urban farms are vital as a result of they afford alternatives to accumulate produce in areas which will undergo from meals insecurity. Food from this farm goes on to meals banks and organizations that subsidize produce for places the place revenue disparity is rampant. We’ll need you in our nook when the zombies come, FarmerNjau. Keep up the good work supporting your neighborhood!
*Hydroponic Engineering*
Imgurian SMTGreens additionally grows greens, however with one main distinction. In hydroponics, soil isn’t wanted to develop vegetation. Due to this, vegetation grown with this methodology might be harvested year-round and assist scale back meals shortage in areas with harsher environments. This type of farming is advanced, however SMTGreens has acquired us coated. From filter replacements to in-store installs, he reveals us the ins and outs of the hydroponic course of within the informative submit above.
*Imgur Inspires*
Sometimes you see one thing on the web that scratches your artistic itch. For Imgurian igooutsidetoomuchtoknowifitsarepost, that one thing was an image of two cats cuddling in a hollowed-out field tv. After being impressed by this cute show, he recreated it for his personal kitty. After a small mishap dismantling the tv and a visit to the ironmongery store, the unconventional cat mattress was full! Stop by the submit to take a look at the construct course of!
*Four years of free meals*
Over the years, Imgurian TheFreeMeaLLady has offered meals for hundreds of individuals in want. This month marked the fourth anniversary of meal drives and repair to her neighborhood. At over 200 meals drive days and counting, she’s displaying no indicators of slowing. In addition to serving to households feed their youngsters, she donates on to the aged members of her neighborhood by serving to them get groceries for his or her properties. Hundreds of Imgurians donate to her trigger yearly, with the last word purpose that sometime, no youngsters will go hungry. Thank you for the whole lot you do TheFreeMeaLLady. You make an actual influence on the world, and the Imgur neighborhood is comfortable to be a small a part of that. If you’d prefer to see how one can assist, check out her anniversary post!
*Jurassic Park Fan Room*
As a mega-fan of the franchise, Imgurian GrumpyEditor launched into a journey to construct the last word Jurassic Park-themed man cave. In a enjoyable collection of photographs, he confirmed us his progress from begin to (practically) end. With his feline supervisor by his aspect, he laid tile, drilled holes, constructed a bar, put in cabinets, and extra! What began as a poker site/closet/hair salon in a quaint farm residence he bought; grew into one thing particular. Take a peek on the building course of within the submit above!
*Etch A Sketch Artist*
For the higher a part of a decade, Imgurian pikajane has posted her etch a sketch creations to Imgur. This month, she hit one other milestone in her artwork profession. She was featured on tv final yr, however that is the primary time her work has been in a full-length movie. According to her analysis, it’s the primary time artwork on this medium has been used for a movie; ever. Congratulations pikajane. We hope to see extra of your work in future movies!
