Just shoot me...  

*returns gun slowly to holster*
you first need the link (url)
then at the beginning you put img src="
and at the end you put "img
then surround the whole link with the

just shoot me
Is there any way to cut/paste or drag the link from photobucket? Or do I need to type it in long-hand into the design addict forum "associated web link" box?

Cut and paste
The URl (the top one provided by Photobucket)
Then add what I detailed earlier, then post into the message box, not the weblink box

Photobucket links
This is the easy way:
When composing your Design Addict message, you'll see below your text a box that says "associated web link (optional)". That's where your photobucket link will go.
So, where do you find your photobucket link? Well, on photobucket, under the picture you've uploaded to that site, you'll see three boxes--the first one reading "URL Link". That's the one you want! Put your cursor in that box, and you'll see the box go dark. Right-click your mouse and choose "copy".
Now go to the Design Addict forum, and in the "associated web link (optional)" box, paste the URL link that you just copied. Post the message ,and it should something look like this: