Uploading entire photo collection to Flickr. Downsides?

[ArJuN]

I figured this topic would be best fit here since the reason behind this is to view photos on TVs, phones, and computers.

Right now our current setup for handling photos is:
-All home photos are stored on a local server
-When we want to view photos on a TV, we use the Plex app via Roku
-When viewing on a computer we view the photos through a file browser

Downsides to this setup are:
-The Roku Plex App is ugly
-Unable to view photos outside of the home or on mobile devices*
-Uploading photos from phones to the server isn't as streamlined as it should/could be

*I know I can open up a port and install the Plex apps, but it doesn't seem worth it to purchase an app for each person just for the very rare occasion of needing to see family photos outside of the home.

After Yahoo announced that Flickr now has 1tb of storage, it seemed like a great solution.

Pros:
-Photos are backed up without having to worry about them
-Roku and Apple TV apps are available to view on TVs
-One can log into Flickr from any computer with internet
-Flickr apps on mobile devices allow you to upload pictures you've taken right away

Cons:
-This is where I feel like I'm overlooking something. My photos aren't really something I'm worried about people stealing, a lot of them are probably already on the social media sites anyway, but security is always a concern.

Thoughts?

 

[dagamer34]

Upload time considering the amount of data you have. And the best way to upload them. I personally use Lightroom.

 

[gus6464]

Does Lightroom have a plugin for mass upload to Flikr?

 

[IamDavid]

I use windows skydrive. 21 gigs and counting. I used to use and love Flickr, then one day it just felt old. Idk why.

 

[ArJuN]

Have you seen the update? The only reason for Flickr is because they have apps on Android, iOS, Apple TV and Roku. Otherwise I'm with you on Sky Drive.

 

[JAG87]

Have you seen the update? The only reason for Flickr is because they have apps on Android, iOS, Apple TV and Roku. Otherwise I'm with you on Sky Drive.

Flickr is great for photos now that the free account allows unlimited untouched photos. If that's all you do, go for it.

But when it comes to video, it blows. Quality is even worse than Youtube/Vimeo. So FYI, if this is a system you intend to keep for the future, and you think you might get into video... SkyDrive is the way to go, because it's a true "archive". For example, 17 mbps 1080p videos play back with no issues provided you have enough bandwidth, and the difference in quality with hosts that instead "process" your videos, is night and day.