25-03-2024, 01:30 PM
(23-03-2024, 09:46 AM)Olive Wrote:(23-03-2024, 09:24 AM)SueDonim Wrote: In general practice, the usual standard for anything is to post the link so that those who are entitled to see the article can do so, and those who aren't can't, eg if it is behind a paywall. A short passage with discussion is acceptable - eg post the link then say "The article says "[quoted sentence]" which I agree/disagree with because ....". Or whatever other introduction/comment is appropriate to get people interested in reading it.
That then covers you.
The problem for me with links is I am reluctant to click on them as they can be disguised links to malware, or links to publications that I do not wish to support with engagement. It's getting wilder out there all the time and I err very much on the side of caution.
It's good to be cautious about clinking on links - eg I never click on any that are bit.ly or any of the other services that shorten original links. In general though, when links the links provided are the original ones, it's easy to see where it will go, and if in doubt you can google it, or google the article title, etc. Looking at the google results list poses no risk and from that it's pretty clear whether it is as it is portrayed, or something to steer clear of.