QUESTION Posting of links - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Halanna · 06-02-2009, 05:07 AM

So I have read the TFP Forum Guidelines, twice.

I know that link posting is allowed in some of the forums, like the Titty Board and Off The Wayside, but the majority of those seem to be imbeded.

I'm wondering, say I'm in politics or philosophy, can I post external links to other sites? Be it CNN or anywhere? Or is copy/paste better? Is the posting of links considered "site plugging"?

Just making sure what I'm doing so I don't piss anyone off!

The_Jazz · 06-02-2009, 05:34 AM

No, none of that is site plugging. If you're in GD, Politics, etc. we would prefer you to link to the story that you're quoting.

We consider site plugging to be something where you have a stake as an owner, employee or contractor. So if you're going to link to sites that pay you for those links, expect to hear from the staff. But CNN and news sites are going to be fine, as are most blogs.

Now, if you own a site and want to plug it, please discuss it with the staff first.

Let me know if you have questions or need a judgement call on anything.

Halanna · 06-02-2009, 07:37 AM

Thanks for the information Jazz!

Exactly what I was looking for. Was just wondering for general purposes, I don't own a website, and honestly wouldn't know how. Sad but true.

06-02-2009, 05:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Halanna Insane Location: Over the rainbow . .	Posting of links So I have read the TFP Forum Guidelines, twice. I know that link posting is allowed in some of the forums, like the Titty Board and Off The Wayside, but the majority of those seem to be imbeded. I'm wondering, say I'm in politics or philosophy, can I post external links to other sites? Be it CNN or anywhere? Or is copy/paste better? Is the posting of links considered "site plugging"? Just making sure what I'm doing so I don't piss anyone off!

06-02-2009, 05:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
The_Jazz Dean Wormer Administrator Location: Chicago Blog Entries: 11	No, none of that is site plugging. If you're in GD, Politics, etc. we would prefer you to link to the story that you're quoting. We consider site plugging to be something where you have a stake as an owner, employee or contractor. So if you're going to link to sites that pay you for those links, expect to hear from the staff. But CNN and news sites are going to be fine, as are most blogs. Now, if you own a site and want to plug it, please discuss it with the staff first. Let me know if you have questions or need a judgement call on anything. __________________ The proud dad of Max since 2/15/06 and Andrew since 1/9/08! "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - B. Franklin "There ought to be limits to freedom." - George W. Bush "We have met the enemy and he is us." - Pogo

06-02-2009, 07:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Halanna Insane Location: Over the rainbow . .	Thanks for the information Jazz! Exactly what I was looking for. Was just wondering for general purposes, I don't own a website, and honestly wouldn't know how. Sad but true.