I too am affected by this new policy. I used Photobucket from day one of my ventures on OTD and have possibly hundreds of images stored and posted that are now not visible.
It had become the most frustrating web site I have ever used with all sorts of popups etc disturbing the user experience. I assume that was part of their business model so I tolerated it but this latest move is extortion.
The way of the www.
regards
Paul
www.heuerworld.com

ps any recomendations for alternative picture hosting sites most welcome