Possible new rule addition.

[Zangrefia]

I was browsing a thread and came across a thread which had url shorteners which direct us to another site which makes the OP money. I would highly suggest banning url shorteners or shrinkers.

 

[ireppgold_mybb_import12659]

Such as adf.ly? I don't know why you would bother with tht site, you wouldn't get much money at all, I've tried and I literally quit after I got 25 cents. It's stupid

 

[Zangrefia]

Nonetheless it is advertising. Either make url shorteners banned or just tell us to report it under advertising. Just wanted it clarified.

 

[Bmthrules]

It isn't against the rules, but I remove them as it's a easy way to get infected.

 

[Zangrefia]

That is a good point so what should be the verdict?

 

[Dervie]

In some cases it is harmless and yet beneficial as it actually does what it's used for, shortening a URL. I guess we can create our own URL shortner? It's not difficult, simply get a script online.

 

[ireppgold_mybb_import12659]

Let them be because the elite won't get rid of them I think, just mass report them or tell the elite the problem with it.

 

[Pro Reach]

They should be allowed. If someone is realizing a free download of something, they might put that in there so you give back to them for the download. It might not be much, but it ads up over time.

 

[KaNe]

These should be banned imho. As said above they could be used to infect other members.

 

[Irelandrulz2]

As annoying as they may be, they are allowed.