XF 2.4 general discussion, feedback, complaints, random off topic posts, etc.

[Miri]

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I think the difference in how a link can be used in a discussion is pretty clear. I assume that in the second case, you'd hardly get banned or restricted for it.

 

[smallwheels]

Well do you allow people to just sign up and post links on your board?

Sure.

It's basically spamming.

No, it is called WorldWideWeb. Links are constituting the "Web" part. If you don't allow links you are not part of the web but try to create a closed system. If you understand any link as "spam" you clearly lack basic understanding of the internet.

 

[Alvin63]

In my case I wrote a really long, helpful answer and suggested further information could be found here, and linked my site. I'd been doing that for years on Quora. The link was relevant to the specific question and the answer (ie a certain article on my site). The one that got me banned was a short answer with a link! So yes I think the type of post with the link makes a difference. Mine weren't affiliate links. Despite appealing and telling them I'd been posting on there for years and given some in depth answers it was rejected and a blanket ban. Makes no difference though, I just opened a new account with a different email to add my backlink back in my profile and won't bother answering questions again!