I have tried multiple times to post in the discussion Board and Ad board and attach photos into the main body of the message, to no avail. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!

I don't think you can insert a picture in the body of the message. I think you have to link to it using the "picture URL" field just above the "post message" button.

Use the link below if you do not have a website

It will tell you how to post pictures.

Swim

I have been up and down through the self help center and can find nothing on posting pictures. Perhaps I am blind

In the self help center there is a link titled "newbie primer". It is full of links. Check it for picture posting info.

Doing a search here on the Newbie Board may be easier. Many have posted about how to post photos.
When you enter the search info be sure to set the number of days to 300 or 400. The more days the better your chances of finding one.

I know that photos have to be on an image site such as imagecoast. Then it will have a url that can be entered into the photo url field at the bottom of the post window when you are creating your ad. A photo of you can only be posted in ads on ads boards and/or the photo board.

I hope this helps.

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