Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 22:44:18 GMT From: John B <rotten_NOSPAM_nospam.org> Subject: Re: Vintage SAAB Quiz: What's wrong with this picture?
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. John
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