Rowdy Yates wrote:
> "Ken Briscoe" <> wrote in news:#YrvNVCGEHA.4084
> @TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl:
>
>> "Brat" <> wrote in message
>> news:AC_ac.7683$...
>>> ok I'm not opening any more links from Rowdy... who's with me?
>>> Kenny, I know you are
>>>
>>
>> Yes. Rowdy, if you have any links you want me to open, dont tinyurl
>> them. I want to see where I'm going. Everyone else, tinyurl for
>> safety's sake.
>>
>
> fine fine. no more tiny's.
Pay attention, class.
Today's lesson is posting proper URL's.
If the URL you wish to post is reasonably small, simply post that URL.
However, keep in mind that not everyone has their mail reader settings the
same, so it might wrap for some readers.
If there is a reasonable chance that the URL would wrap, post the original
URL, then also post a reduced size URL, such as ones created by tinyurl,
snurl, makeashorterlink, notlong, etc.
Do not post ONLY the shortened URL, since your desired goal is to get people
to check the link. Those who do not know you, and have been burned in the
past by clicking a link that sends them to pr0n sites or "bombs" will not
attempt to click the URL. By placing the original URL, wrapped or not,
above the shortened URL, you are at least letting the reader take a stab at
a clue as to what the URL points to. Of course, someone who is less than
honorable might post a fake or misleading full URL with a shortened link
that still directs the users to undesirable location(s).
Personally, I never click on a post that contains ONLY a shortened URL,
unless I know the poster, or at least have read replies to the original post
that imply that the link is safe.
Also, when posting URL's, keep in mind that many readers access the
newsgroups from their workplace. Sites that might be considered offensive
should be labeled NSFW (Not Safe For Work).
There will be a quiz tomorrow, which will count for 10% of your final grade.
Class dismissed.
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