Link Posting recommendation (1 Viewer)

[zblang]

Howdy y'all!
Just a suggestion...
If you are posting a link, it might be a good idea to tell people just a line or two what it is. I for one do not click on those posts that merely have a link without telling me what I am clicking.
I'm sure I am missing some good articles and website by following this rule, but to click an unknown link isn't my cup of tea

Just a thought - obviously, do what you like

 

[theBaron]

Thanks for posting the suggestion, Zach! I've often thought of this, too, especially when there's an interesting headline, but I don't want just to follow a link, even when it's all clear, like a link to the newspaper or some news outlet.

Prost!
Brad

 

[OzDigger]

Good tip, I've clicked on some links here in the past that proved to be very suspect. I've found that it pays to have a good anti virus program to detect and stop problems on suspect links.

 

[theBaron]

I think it's just good Netiquette, too. Like reading the "Read this first" or FAQ section of a forum when you first join, before asking questions that are answered there, or not using all caps, etc. I'm not thinking of anyone here, either, just citing general examples from around the web.

Prost!
Brad

 

[BLReed]

If you are posting a link, it might be a good idea to tell people just a line or two what it is. I for one do not click on those posts that merely have a link without telling me what I am clicking.

I agree. There is only one person that does this. Why not just email him?