Rick, click to 'reply' to any message...
when the "reply" box appears delete the contents of the lower box labled "Optional Image URL:". Then click the "Preview" button. You can then dismiss this view and return to the Message Board. The next time you start a thraed or reply within a thread, that link will be gone.
In order to make the Chipco Halloween chips go away, I'll send you my address.
Good luck in your quest.
Jim