I'm not sure that the format will change any time soon. You know that saying, if it ain't broken....
It's up to the site ADMINISTRATOR to decide how this site is run and who ultimately controls the content. MODS try to help out with running it.
Some of my observations though:
The Photobucket or any other file sharing website has been a typical method of posting picture on Ice Shanty as to minimize sever storage requirements. More storage means more money to run this site, more maintenance, more electricity, etc. Easier just to link to another site. Keep this place free for everyone.
Moving Ice Shanty to Facebook would not work IMO. Different company, different rules. Maybe a fan page for each state would work. I'll kick this idea around with other guys. Thanks FishingHardWater.
J.