Posting information

Well it depends really... If I have links available which I find may be useful or helpful in some way, I will include them. If not, then I just leave it at my advice alone.

Nope, I don't take offense and I don't think people are doing it to "show off". I am always grateful if the link furthers the discussion, because that is why we are here. What is annoying is if people simply post non-sense, or those who write one-liners, or don't respond to have a conversation. Part of why I was drawn to Mylot in the first place was that it seemed there was some in-depth discussions taking place, in which posters were taking the time to have deep discussions about the issues at hand, at least the ones I looked at early on. Now I've come to realize there are many less serious discussions. I don't tend to post links in those types because there is no point. I typically post links if I feel the links posted will further either a discussion, or be helpful to those later on looking at the thread. I suppose for me it's about providing citations for what I'm speaking about or read. Anyone can say "Oh, I saw this article the other day...", but sometimes it helps to be able to read the article, or to see other points of view. Namaste-Anora

I will sometimes go in search of a link for someone to check things out. Also, if it's something I myself am maybe interested in. Sometimes I get thanked for going to the trouble but mostly not.

Hi Chimes! On the rare occasions that I have responded on a discussion asking for information them yes I have added links for their information. Likewise if I am responding to a discussion and there is a link posted where further information can be found then yes I follow it up. I am surprised at how many users do not know how to use the search engines and this is obvious from some responses I see on here in various discussions. I have never ever thought that those who do leave links to information want to prove that they are good searchers but that they are just adding more info.

I was blessed with a teacher who drilled into her students the phrase "it's not what you know but if you know how to look it up." However, everyone is not that keen on doing research. If someone is asking for information I assume they either find researching difficult or don't have the time to do it so I will help when I can. If I, then, come across as a smart aleck I don't mean to.

no, i don't actually post links as i heard it was agains the rules, but i try to take information from the site and type it up here my self. :-)

If I post anything that is not my own written thoughts but acquired information from an other website I always post the link. This is required by myLot's Guidelines as copyright/plagiarism protection. Discussion Do: •Make sure to post useful links in discussions when necessary to provide authoritative guidance or to refer to a third party article.

The only time I post links is if it's a controversial topic and I know I'll have to back up my words or if I'm starting a discussion and the link relates to it. I do keep a folder of links to news articles just in case someone asks for one but I don't normally post them. [b]~~AT PEACE WITHIN~~ **STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS**[/b]

Who would be grateful for a bunch of links posted, I mean its just a mess on the discussion boards, which in fact is a prohibition here in my lot. Mylot guidelines is clear on this, let me qoute that "Post any links promoting other affiliate programs or that do not pertain to the discussion. Posting the same link over and over or posting links that have no relevance to the discussion is not allowed." If any violations on this would be directly reported to mylot admin, and it mean your account's suspension or worst, termination.

Hi TLChimes, I don't mind it when I am resonding to a discussion that have links in them as they are very helpful because they are connected to the topic so it helps to respond back regarding the link. Tamara

I appreciate some who provides links to what they are talking about but my internet or my computer speed itself is so slow that it does not permit opening many windows at one time. So I'm really sorry for those whose links I couldn't visit.

Hi TLChimes. On those few occasions when some respondents added some links related to the discussion at hand, I've always made sure to express my gratitude. I don't get around here that much but there had been a few times when I got to add some links myself and yes, they usually comment back thanking me for the information. This is actually one of the things I like here in mylot, most of our friends here are willing to share whatever information they think would be helpful to others. Thanks. Have a great day!

I like to help people. I also keep in mind that I should not expect thankfulness from people. I do the same here in mylot. On the net it works that way. You help a person by adding your recommendation or suggestion and when you need help you post it on the net and some helps you out. I add links if its necessary. I also add links if I need to back up my response with proof etc. Sometimes adding links or getting links is useful ans saves time.

that's nice... help me so much