I am in the same position quite a few photos in the gallery but no points.

Thanks for the explanation Doug.
I had imagined something like this but, out of laziness, I never tried.
Sooner or later I'll have to do it.

Hi Nick, Mike, SPQR,
For some reason, known only to Stephen (Fireboat), points are only awarded for pics & vids when posted in the 'Gallery'.
I queried and protested this several years ago, as many of us (including me) have posted many photos and vids in Build Blogs, Harbour and Forum Q&A. Duplicating these in the Gallery would be a waste of considerable time and effort, let alone server space.
I never received an adequate response, let alone an explanation.
Similarly I've noticed that, since the last major site renewal some years back, some new members receive 10 points for their Avatar but most don't.🤔
Yours, also puzzled, Doug😎
(AKA FLEET😁)

I would also be interested . .

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Good question.