Date: 16 Mar 2005 22:55:46 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: Vintage SAAB Quiz: What's wrong with this picture?
On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 22:44:18 GMT, John B <rotten_NOSPAM_nospam.org> wrote: > On 16 Mar 2005 22:26:46 GMT, Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> wrote: >> >> copy/paste works equally well with a character, or a line. >> > > True, but I hate having to copy and paste repeatedly, switching back and forth > between my web browser and ssh session. In addition, IMHO email and usenet > articles should contain lines of no more than 80 characters anyway. > >> >> Goran's point about it being used to hide affiliate links is valid. >> Someone I know well and trust, such as Paul, I don't worry about that >> from. Some random link from some random person? Nope, I'll pass. > > Perhaps a good compromise would be to provide both the original URL and a > shortened version, and let the reader decide which to use. Yup, or just know that there's a real and valid reason people don't trust them from unknown sources.
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