Thanks for sharing your perspective.
Let’s keep in mind that this thread is intended as a support channel, both for members troubleshooting issues with IMX and for IMX representatives to provide assistance. Unlike other hosts that are unresponsive, IMX is one of the few image hosts that actively engages with our community and responds to feedback.
To clarify a point: services like Keep2Share, FileJoker, and Rapidgator are not alternatives to IMX. They're file hosts, not image hosts — they do not support gallery-based image viewing or inline display, which is essential for how content is shared and browsed here.
IMX is designed for browser-based viewing of image galleries, and in that context, it performs its role effectively. When logged in, users enjoy an ad-free experience and full access to hosted content. The DDoS protection measures (such as those from DDoS-Guard) are common among free platforms and are necessary to prevent abuse. While these protections may sometimes interfere with third-party tools like downloaders or rippers, that does not mean the host is broken or unfit for purpose.
As has been pointed out many times, IMX remains a popular choice among major uploaders. That alone reflects their confidence in the platform’s reliability and user reach. If IMX were truly unworkable, uploaders would move elsewhere. Instead, their continued use of IMX effectively expresses ongoing support.
If there are specific technical issues with IMX as an image host, feel free to detail them here so they can be addressed. If there are ripper based technical issues, feel free to address them in their respective threads.
Calls for a Ban should be a last resort, not the first response.