Do links to outside images effect bandwidth?

[TitanJeff]

I have some users who like to link to big images in their messages. I notice a slow down when these load which I assume impact my CPU. But does it also cost me bandwidth when these images show?

Thanks.

[ericgtr]

If the images are linked from the outside, then it's slowing the post load down because the server it's pulling from is having to process, not yours. So you are safe. :)