Of late we’ve had an epidemic of posts that consist of nothing more than a link from a news article. The TWiT.Community is not a good venue to post suggested stories for our shows. I read everything you read already, and probably a lot more, so chances are very good I’ve already seen the article.
Furthermore, this is a discussion board. If you want to start a discussion you’ll need to do more than post a link. Start a discussion. If you want some ideas about how to do that re-read the Community Guidelines.
I’ll take down posts that are just links. We really want you to converse with us, not post at us.
I for one will greatly miss @Mistershipwreck’s news links, as well as some (though not all) of the other link-posts. I think the better ones are informative and add some much needed variety to the forum.
I agree with you @Leo, I a really disappointed to click on something and find just a link, rather than some explanation about why the person posted it and what their opinions of the story are.
I agree with @Captain_Sam, if the post contains a link as a basis for a discussion, plus the OP’s reason for linking and their thoughts about the article, fine. And I can understand @Leo not wanting just links being posted, it spams up the board, if there is no context from the OP.
I also agree w/ @Leo I’m hugely disappointed when I go into a new topic and it’s just a news article and the sub clip of said article. If the person posting a link has commentary I’d love to see it and may agree or disagree with said content.
It was becoming like the old DIGG days. Someone wanted the vanity rush of thinking they are first in offering “breaking news.” I don’t mind a link on someones post only if they offer personal thoughts.