how do i get an image next to my name on 2+2

im a newbie and have read through the FAQ section, but i can tfigure thsi out. i see everyone here has cool pictures next to their names, hwo can i do that?

[Slappz]

Go to My home, and click on "Personal information, email, password, etc." and its in there.

ive doen that. but what next?

[beta1607]

go to edit and then post the url of the avatar you want.

i have a picture on my hard drive that i would like to post.

[mmbt0ne]

www.imageshack.us/ (http://www.imageshack.us/)

i am getting an error message....improper picture cant proceed