What I do think we need is that images should appear to the side of linked text
My expand approach is literally what you described as a better alternative (without the hiding as I consider it a separate, though valid, issue). Unless you are talking about the ability to actually follow the link.
Ideally (perfect world), the whole shebang should work as:
- Click word, image expands after text.
- Click expanded image, follow URL in browser.
- Click and drag expanded image, resize it.
- Click text again when image is expanded, image collapses.
Though I do see this being considered multiple issues/user stories.
My expand approach is literally what you described as a better alternative (without the hiding as I consider it a separate, though valid, issue). Unless you are talking about the ability to actually follow the link.
Ideally (perfect world), the whole shebang should work as:
- Click word, image expands after text.
- Click expanded image, follow URL in browser.
- Click and drag expanded image, resize it.
- Click text again when image is expanded, image collapses.
Though I do see this being considered multiple issues/user stories.