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Could we get an automatic anchor for blind links?
Posted on 8/22/18 at 5:35 am
Posted on 8/22/18 at 5:35 am
On the Political Talk board at least.
Blind Links fit none of the definitions of a 'good post' as defined by the DO . . . commandments in the suggestions.
Over half of the comments on such posts are complains about the blind link - and responses from the OP to 'suck it up buttercup' - so it keeps rising to the top of the list, with lots of 'reply' to indicate an interesting topic.
The title is almost always hyperbole.
They are the absolute sign of laziness and contempt. Let them sink to the bottom rapidly.
Thank you.
Blind Links fit none of the definitions of a 'good post' as defined by the DO . . . commandments in the suggestions.
Over half of the comments on such posts are complains about the blind link - and responses from the OP to 'suck it up buttercup' - so it keeps rising to the top of the list, with lots of 'reply' to indicate an interesting topic.
The title is almost always hyperbole.
They are the absolute sign of laziness and contempt. Let them sink to the bottom rapidly.
Thank you.
Posted on 8/22/18 at 10:30 am to ChineseBandit58
Or just get rid of the autofilled "LINK" and just show the site URL.
It's usually obvious that the link is a news article. Also you can usually tell by who the OP is if it's gonna be garbage or not.
For example, if it's posted by HHTM or Sentrius, I'll never click it.
It's usually obvious that the link is a news article. Also you can usually tell by who the OP is if it's gonna be garbage or not.
For example, if it's posted by HHTM or Sentrius, I'll never click it.
Posted on 8/22/18 at 11:12 am to Parmen
I’ll allow the LINK if part of the article is quoted and the title of the thread is descriptive..then you’d know it’s to a news site.
Threads that are titled “This is hilarious” and the content of the thread is LINK, those posts should be anchored and the posters should be punched right in the ovaries.
Threads that are titled “This is hilarious” and the content of the thread is LINK, those posts should be anchored and the posters should be punched right in the ovaries.
Posted on 8/23/18 at 4:32 am to CaptainsWafer
That's my exact thought process as well. frick a blind link
Posted on 8/23/18 at 7:06 am to LewDawg
Posted on 8/23/18 at 8:51 am to CaptainsWafer
It says imgur right on the link without clicking on it, just like your link says o-t lounge.
These blind link threads should just be banned.
These blind link threads should just be banned.
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