Why bother with FTP for small batches of images? I just use the drag & drop page and find it very quick indeed.
Similar to the Mohican, I have my FTP software set up to upload to all my sites with a couple of clicks. I could completely automate it like he did, but there are days when I don't want to upload, so my way is safer.
For SS, I will probably go back to the drag and drop page until 1)they admit they have a problem and 2) fix it. This usually takes multiple complaints, which is why I posted over here.