Why don't people post links...

mrpotatoheadd · August 26, 2009 2:12PM

to things they want other to see instead of just copy/pasting the URL text into their post? It's not like it's that hard. Is it?

Justacommeman · August 26, 2009 2:20PM

link

MJ

mrpotatoheadd · August 26, 2009 2:24PM

Actually, that's pretty good.

MsMorrisine · August 26, 2009 2:28PM

they need a HOW TO include an HTTP link thread, and an HTTPS thread, and an IMG thread ....

Swampboy · August 26, 2009 2:32PM

<< they need a HOW TO include an HTTP link thread, and an HTTPS thread, and an IMG thread .... >>

I have posted links for years but I'll admit I don't know http from https.

ocon4008 · August 26, 2009 2:33PM

link

My guess is they don't know how; I just learned muself.

mrpotatoheadd · August 26, 2009 2:36PM

http://forums.collectors.com/symbols.cfm

edited to add...

morgandollar1878 · August 26, 2009 2:42PM

My first thought.

RedTiger · August 26, 2009 3:19PM

Best to do both, so folks can see where they are going. Blind links can sometimes lead to bad places. Sometimes used for SPAM for pay services, where posters get credits for directing folks to various sites by posting blind links. Those kind of things don't happen much on this forum, but do on others.

BlindedByEgo · August 26, 2009 4:28PM

<< Best to do both, so folks can see where they are going. Blind links can sometimes lead to bad places. Sometimes used for SPAM for pay services, where posters get credits for directing folks to various sites by posting blind links. Those kind of things don't happen much on this forum, but do on others. >>

Or, just enable your status bar so you can preview the destination before clicking on a link.

Mar327 · August 26, 2009 9:18PM

<< 

<< Best to do both, so folks can see where they are going. Blind links can sometimes lead to bad places. Sometimes used for SPAM for pay services, where posters get credits for directing folks to various sites by posting blind links. Those kind of things don't happen much on this forum, but do on others. >>

Or, just enable your status bar so you can preview the destination before clicking on a link. >>

Well now, some of us that do know how to post a link do NOT know how to do THAT!

BoggledMind · August 26, 2009 11:08PM

Most people (I'm sure), like myself, are used to forums automatically parsing a URL into a hyperlink. Copying and pasting is all you have to do in most forums to get a clickable link.

pheh · August 26, 2009 11:28PM

Don't Touch This Link!

ricko · August 27, 2009 12:12AM

OK.. I will not touch it.... you never know where it has been.... yik.... Cheers, RickO

tahoe98 · August 27, 2009 2:45AM

<< they need a HOW TO include an HTTP link thread, and an HTTPS thread, and an IMG thread .... >>

.......don't forget a 'search' how to thread.

LindeDad · August 27, 2009 4:48AM

So who imbedded a virus?
Just had to scan my computer.
Shutting this place down.

Mar327 · August 27, 2009 4:50AM

I just came onto this page to read it and got a pop up message saying "Your computer will now explode."

HELLO????

I didn't click the OK button, I hit the X (wasn't about to give it consent to explode!) And now I think I'll shut it down. Anyone ever get THAT message?

adamlaneus · August 27, 2009 4:51AM

Links? I got yer links right here. How cool is this?!?

A multi-metal chain, each link a different element:

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