linking question

Tulip · 06-11-2008, 12:07 AM

I'm sorry if I'm asking this in the wrong section, but no other sections seem fit. Is there a rule in linking? I put a link in my post but was removed. I've tried searching for the answer but I can't seem to find it. I looked in the FAQ section, but I couldn't find any questions and answers in linking in posts. I'm sure each forum has its own rules and reasons for them. I'm asking because I don't want to break any rules, nor do I want to upset the admin or moderators.

I would be grateful if someone could point out the posting rules so I won't make any more mistakes in the future. And if the rules are obvious somewhere, I apologize for my cluelessness for I honestly did try searching for them.

Thank you in advance for any answers.

Flint · 06-11-2008, 12:25 AM

I believe posting links may be limited for an initial number of posts by new users, simply as a measure to prevent spammers from posting links.

Since you are a regular non-spammer person, this will be a temporary inconvenience. Somebody help me out here, what is it, like the first five posts, or the first 24 hours, or something?

Anyway, welcome to the Cellar. And, yes, this is the correct section for this question. There is also a catch-all thread called "Questions about this site" somewhere around here.

Cloud · 06-11-2008, 12:27 AM

there's a rule against newbies posting spam.

Flint · 06-11-2008, 12:28 AM

Also, we're afraid of just plain 'ol gettin' Rick Roll'd.

xoxoxoBruce · 06-11-2008, 02:18 AM

No links in the first post, with very rare exceptions. Occasionally the first post will have a link, that's vital to the point of the post, but that is rare.

If the link had been to Kershaw, I might have let it slide, but it was to an independent knife dealer, which smacks of spam. If I thought that link was the entire reason for the post, I would have deleted it all, but I felt the post was legitimate, with the link as an addition, so I just removed the link.

Tulip · 06-12-2008, 12:00 AM

Ahh....I now vaguely remember to the sort of no linking for newbies. I registered some time back and had forgotten about the rule. I apologize. I merely did a search for a Kershew Onion knife to show a pix as an example and choose whatever came up first without thinking. My apologies. Again, thank you everyone who have responded. And thank you xoBruce for understanding.

Tulip · 06-12-2008, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flint

There is also a catch-all thread called "Questions about this site" somewhere around here.

This thread is in this section, which I did start to read. But it's an awfully long thread with one question after another with dialogues without any organization. Sorry, I really didn't have the time to read through 11 plus pages of posts, and with no guarantee that my question will be answered.

Sundae · 06-12-2008, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tulip

This thread is in this section, which I did start to read. But it's an awfully long thread with one question after another with dialogues without any organization. Sorry, I really didn't have the time to read through 11 plus pages of posts, and with no guarantee that my question will be answered.

You've got us pegged.

The Cellar: One question after another with dialogues without any organization

xoxoxoBruce · 06-12-2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Tulip

And thank you xoBruce for understanding.

Not so much understanding, as guessing. Without a crystal ball, I have to find out what I can about the poster's background, and figure out their intent.
It's a judgment call and being semi-human, I surely make some mistakes.
Your patience is appreciated.

Flint · 06-12-2008, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tulip

This thread is in this section, which I did start to read. But it's an awfully long thread with one question after another with dialogues without any organization. Sorry, I really didn't have the time to read through 11 plus pages of posts, and with no guarantee that my question will be answered.

Dude, you POST a question. Nobody reads anything.

classicman · 06-12-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

You've got us pegged.

The Cellar: One question after another with dialogues without any organization

lol - thats absolutely perfect too! What was the question again?

Drax · 06-12-2008, 12:40 PM

Tulip,

As stated at the start of registration:

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To prevent spam your first few posts will be moderated. They will appear after seen as not spam. Say whatever you like; sell nothing.

If you post a link on your first post, expect your message to disappear, and your account to be banned. If you post a message that looks like a pitch in any way, expect your message to disappear. If you post a "real" message on your first post, and a pitch message on your second, expect both messages to disappear. We are extremely effective at this, and we are paying attention.

Clodfobble · 06-12-2008, 05:56 PM

See, Tulip? Nobody reads anything that's already been posted.

Flint · 06-12-2008, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

See, Tulip? Nobody reads anything that's already been posted.

Yeah, like, somebody may have posted this already...

Tulip · 06-12-2008, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flint

Yeah, like, somebody may have posted this already...

uh....erm.....umm....Not sure what to say....LOL

06-11-2008, 12:07 AM	#1
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	linking question I'm sorry if I'm asking this in the wrong section, but no other sections seem fit. Is there a rule in linking? I put a link in my post but was removed. I've tried searching for the answer but I can't seem to find it. I looked in the FAQ section, but I couldn't find any questions and answers in linking in posts. I'm sure each forum has its own rules and reasons for them. I'm asking because I don't want to break any rules, nor do I want to upset the admin or moderators. I would be grateful if someone could point out the posting rules so I won't make any more mistakes in the future. And if the rules are obvious somewhere, I apologize for my cluelessness for I honestly did try searching for them. Thank you in advance for any answers.

06-11-2008, 12:25 AM	#2
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	I believe posting links may be limited for an initial number of posts by new users, simply as a measure to prevent spammers from posting links. Since you are a regular non-spammer person, this will be a temporary inconvenience. Somebody help me out here, what is it, like the first five posts, or the first 24 hours, or something? Anyway, welcome to the Cellar. And, yes, this is the correct section for this question. There is also a catch-all thread called "Questions about this site" somewhere around here. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

06-11-2008, 12:27 AM	#3
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	there's a rule against newbies posting spam. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

06-11-2008, 12:28 AM	#4
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Also, we're afraid of just plain 'ol gettin' Rick Roll'd. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

06-11-2008, 02:18 AM	#5
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	No links in the first post, with very rare exceptions. Occasionally the first post will have a link, that's vital to the point of the post, but that is rare. If the link had been to Kershaw, I might have let it slide, but it was to an independent knife dealer, which smacks of spam. If I thought that link was the entire reason for the post, I would have deleted it all, but I felt the post was legitimate, with the link as an addition, so I just removed the link. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

06-12-2008, 12:00 AM	#6
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	Ahh....I now vaguely remember to the sort of no linking for newbies. I registered some time back and had forgotten about the rule. I apologize. I merely did a search for a Kershew Onion knife to show a pix as an example and choose whatever came up first without thinking. My apologies. Again, thank you everyone who have responded. And thank you xoBruce for understanding. Last edited by Tulip; 06-12-2008 at 12:08 AM.

06-12-2008, 05:56 PM	#13
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	See, Tulip? Nobody reads anything that's already been posted.

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