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leeds6 · 17-07-09, 06:38 PM

re no links does this mean no direct links to ********** no cut n paste links to ********** or no links to ********** at all

posting just answered my question if even the word is censored then i guess any kind of link to that place is a no no

Robbo · 17-07-09, 08:09 PM

Yes, live links are allowed, but not to any dodgy places, or to post spam, there are also some sites that have been censored, as you have just found out.

waqasahmed · 17-07-09, 11:56 PM

To all moderators am I allowed to do [url="http://www.techwatch.co.uk/forums/"] this [ /url] instead of just showing Techwatch: Satellite TV forums, FTA, Cable, Hardware, & Tech forums - Powered by vBulletin ?

I was told off and Im quite confused as Ive been shortening links for a long time now. Ive always said something like click here and it would redirect to sometimes a link on the forums, but sometimes off the forums. I really am confused about this one

Robbo · 18-07-09, 12:07 AM

It is probably best to avoid using shortened links as we have to click on them to see where they go to, as we have to make sure that any links don't go to any sites that are deemed against the rules.

Eg

For more info click here p

brian · 18-07-09, 03:45 PM

As a general rule, the only links we want to avoid are links to sites where illegal material may be hosted - ie, rapid share, etc.

Posting URLs to other sites is usually fine, and using the [url] command in the forums is fine as well - but better to post normal URLs rather than shortened URL services though, so that the source is clear, and avoid confusion.

I think there's been some general confusion about this, so hope this post helps.

lincsat · 19-07-09, 02:46 PM

If in doubt, wrap the [CODE] tag around the URL so we can see the full link

waqasahmed · 19-07-09, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lincsat

If in doubt, wrap the [code] tag around the URL so we can see the full link

yeah thats what Im thinking of doing now. For shortish links like eg:
http://www.techwatch.co.uk/forums I will post like that but for long links like

Code:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Asus-EEE-PC-1000HE-As-NEW-2GB-160GB-WinXP_W0QQitemZ290330238776QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_Laptops_EH?hash=item439907df38&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A1|39%3A1|72%3A1690|293%3A1|294%3A25

Ill just post in code

17-07-09, 06:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
leeds6 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 244 Thanks: 5 Thanked 48 Times in 45 Posts	re rules re no links does this mean no direct links to ******** no cut n paste links to ****** or no links to ******** at all posting just answered my question if even the word is censored then i guess any kind of link to that place is a no no Last edited by leeds6; 17-07-09 at 06:42 PM.

17-07-09, 08:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,230 Thanks: 93 Thanked 1,967 Times in 1,590 Posts	Re: re rules Yes, live links are allowed, but not to any dodgy places, or to post spam, there are also some sites that have been censored, as you have just found out. __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

17-07-09, 11:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
waqasahmed Cost efficient muppet Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: W. Yorkshire TW area Posts: 4,510 Thanks: 2,372 Thanked 935 Times in 690 Posts	Re: re rules To all moderators am I allowed to do [url="http://www.techwatch.co.uk/forums/"] this [ /url] instead of just showing Techwatch: Satellite TV forums, FTA, Cable, Hardware, & Tech forums - Powered by vBulletin ? I was told off and Im quite confused as Ive been shortening links for a long time now. Ive always said something like click here and it would redirect to sometimes a link on the forums, but sometimes off the forums. I really am confused about this one Last edited by waqasahmed; 17-07-09 at 11:58 PM.

18-07-09, 12:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,230 Thanks: 93 Thanked 1,967 Times in 1,590 Posts	Re: re rules It is probably best to avoid using shortened links as we have to click on them to see where they go to, as we have to make sure that any links don't go to any sites that are deemed against the rules. Eg For more info click here p __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

18-07-09, 03:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
brian Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inverness, Scotland Posts: 3,726 Thanks: 286 Thanked 1,682 Times in 584 Posts	Re: re rules As a general rule, the only links we want to avoid are links to sites where illegal material may be hosted - ie, rapid share, etc. Posting URLs to other sites is usually fine, and using the [url] command in the forums is fine as well - but better to post normal URLs rather than shortened URL services though, so that the source is clear, and avoid confusion. I think there's been some general confusion about this, so hope this post helps.

19-07-09, 02:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 5,913 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,575 Times in 663 Posts	Re: re rules If in doubt, wrap the [CODE] tag around the URL so we can see the full link __________________ Blade7000 & Vu+ Duo in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25. Kryptview £123.50 & SV7 under £93 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

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