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SHOULD MEMBERS CONTINUE TO BE ALLOWED TO USE THE WWW BUTTON? What is this ?

 
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SHOULD THE WWW BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF EVERY MESSAGE BE DEACTIVATED?
YES (DEACTIVE IT IF POSSIBLE)
66%
 66%  [ 6 ]
NO (LEAVE IT AS IT IS)
33%
 33%  [ 3 ]
Total Votes : 9

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:24 am    Post subject: SHOULD MEMBERS CONTINUE TO BE ALLOWED TO USE THE WWW BUTTON? Reply with quote
Most of those who join the forum use the WWW button at the bottom of every post to place their adds for their business or to advertise a product. I can block email account and usernames. Most of these members never even post one message to the board so their ads are not available to other members. I do not think advertisers are aware of this. Legitimate member will still be able to place a link to their blog or personal website in their signature block. Nevertheless, since I am unable to block websites and if it is technologically possible, should I deactivate that feature?

Pros... I believe this will greatly discourage potential new members from joining only to place a link to their ads.

Cons... Potential advertisers my start posting messages in order to link to their products. A few already take the time to do this.

Again, before even mentioning this to Dr. Leo, I would like feedback from the community of member.
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