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Caliman73

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93. I agree.

Wed Jul 27, 2022, 11:20 AM

Jul 2022

My posts tend to be longer, typically because I spend some time explaining what I am saying and why. Context is very important in understanding.

There are a lot of posts here that just "say something" without any context, as if we are all in the same room watching or reading the exact same thing.

I don't like some of the actual rudeness I see here at times, but asking for context, or a citation, or some kind of explanation, in my opinion, is not rude.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] Stinky The Clown Jul 2022 OP

No. It's helpful to have links. The person asking might want a link to share with others. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2022 #1

not rude, per se CatWoman Jul 2022 #2

I wouldn't think so. Phoenix61 Jul 2022 #3

Yes, it's called sealioning. Hugin Jul 2022 #4

Asking for a link is not sealioning mcar Jul 2022 #12

First panel, second row. Hugin Jul 2022 #13

There is a difference between asking for a link to support an opnion Ms. Toad Jul 2022 #23

Many of these replies state they are asking for a link because they would like to share... Hugin Jul 2022 #30

Not all original thoughts are facts. Those are very different things irisblue Jul 2022 #61

Interesting back story to something I never heard of read about until just now.. ty msfiddlestix Jul 2022 #70

Lol, nope! Nt USALiberal Jul 2022 #36

Got a link? Hugin Jul 2022 #38

No. Backing up claims is proper etiquette. SYFROYH Jul 2022 #65

I've never seen this before, I love it! msfiddlestix Jul 2022 #67

... Hugin Jul 2022 #81

Asking for a source is not rude, it's prudent. Pobeka Jul 2022 #5

I always want a link Sympthsical Jul 2022 #6

+1 msfiddlestix Jul 2022 #73

Nope. It should be required. Jirel Jul 2022 #7

I don't think it's rude at all. Whether I'm being asked to provide a link or I'm the one asking PortTack Jul 2022 #8

Context is everything Shermann Jul 2022 #9

✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ n/t msfiddlestix Jul 2022 #74

I try to include links. cilla4progress Jul 2022 #10

Some times I would like to know where or when something happened. lpbk2713 Jul 2022 #11

As much as we love to bash..... MyOwnPeace Jul 2022 #14

I love links but can't post a link from my phone questionseverything Jul 2022 #15

I don't think so. Someone might ecstatic Jul 2022 #16

No, it's not duckworth969 Jul 2022 #17

Not rude. Essential. NewHendoLib Jul 2022 #18

I think a lot of times people want to read the link, just to read more in depth Peacetrain Jul 2022 #19

Depends on how they ask. Some demand. Joinfortmill Jul 2022 #20

One of my first DU memories Lars39 Jul 2022 #21

Same! It was educational for me and I'm grateful Iris Jul 2022 #41

Yes! Very educational. Lars39 Jul 2022 #53

:) I need to email her Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #76

Me?! What giant bird? Lars39 Jul 2022 #77

I am sorry- I thought that was you that saw the giant bird in NC Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #78

Heh, no problem! Lars39 Jul 2022 #79

If I want to alert someone else to the matter then I like having a link to refer them to. Towlie Jul 2022 #22

If the assertion is formal, I'd like to see the link. Torchlight Jul 2022 #24

If nothing else a link provides a frame of reference of people interested ripcord Jul 2022 #25

It's incredibly rude... or entirely civil... depending on the tone FBaggins Jul 2022 #26

No I don't think so. Sometimes you want to read further or evaluare the source...not Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #27

A link provides more credibility for the poster. LiberalFighter Jul 2022 #28

There are some that only provide a link without any excerpts too. LiberalFighter Jul 2022 #29

Depends malaise Jul 2022 #31

Yep, it certainly depends on who is asking dalton99a Jul 2022 #90

It depends on what had been posted. If it's just an opinion, there's no reason highplainsdem Jul 2022 #32

Exactly My Thought ProfessorGAC Jul 2022 #83

I like links so I can read the whole story rather than snippets. I post links because I assume emulatorloo Jul 2022 #33

Ditto. But have been knocked for posting links via MSN... so I go to the original source to check allegorical oracle Jul 2022 #58

Same here, if I see something on Raw Story, I'll find the original article Raw Story quotes and emulatorloo Jul 2022 #63

No Me. Jul 2022 #34

no, not rude Skittles Jul 2022 #35

You know what's rude? blogslug Jul 2022 #37

Yes! Iris Jul 2022 #40

+2 Celerity Jul 2022 #43

This is even ruder.... Violet_Crumble Jul 2022 #52

Well, googling probably answers 90% of the problems! Nt USALiberal Jul 2022 #87

lol ok! Nt Torchlight Jul 2022 #92

Lanternwaste, your back!! And removed your incorrect quote!!! USALiberal Jul 2022 #94

I've been here a long time and asking for a link was the norm Iris Jul 2022 #39

your 20th anniversary is in exactly 3 months, congrats in advance Celerity Jul 2022 #44

Wow! 20 years!!! Iris Jul 2022 #45

I just looked it up, you joined the day Paul Wellstone died in a plane crash Celerity Jul 2022 #47

Interesting. I'm sure Wellstone's death may have triggered my joining Iris Jul 2022 #85

That's how I remember it as well... Spazito Jul 2022 #75

It is not rude. Mariana Jul 2022 #42

No, especially when the post is a tweet from some unknown person claiming knowledge sinkingfeeling Jul 2022 #46

It's totally fine. Lady Freedom Returns Jul 2022 #48

In the early years it was standard operating proceedure Lucinda Jul 2022 #49

... tosh Jul 2022 #50

"I see this a lot." Do you have a link to prove that? Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2022 #51

I often quote from books, no links. I think everyone assumes I make it up, and betsuni Jul 2022 #54

Yeah, this is a problem for those of us who have lives and draw on... Hugin Jul 2022 #55

Yes it will. betsuni Jul 2022 #57

Really... Hugin Jul 2022 #59

Much needed Novara Jul 2022 #56

I prefer original thoughts. kentuck Jul 2022 #60

that's fair, but links can provide context MissMillie Jul 2022 #64

Sometimes... kentuck Jul 2022 #66

I think it depends entirely on how the request is made. DFW Jul 2022 #62

I think if the request is polite, it's okay kcr Jul 2022 #68

Verifiable fact and truth are the enemies of the RW, and RW trolls. Roisin Ni Fiachra Jul 2022 #69

No. n/t demmiblue Jul 2022 #71

If you are concerned, phrase the request in a way that is completely non threatening karynnj Jul 2022 #72

Hmmm BannonsLiver Jul 2022 #80

Not rude at all. We strive for accuracy and facts. Kaleva Jul 2022 #82

this Iris Jul 2022 #86

I think it is a courtesy to include links to sources... Kaleva Jul 2022 #88

I don't think it is rude. It isn't about believing or not to me at least. It is about source... Caliman73 Jul 2022 #84

It would help if the poster made clear they were expressing an opinion. Kaleva Jul 2022 #89

I agree. Caliman73 Jul 2022 #93

It's not rude when someone is saying something they read or saw someplace. herding cats Jul 2022 #91

Are we talking links for GD and Lounge or LBN ? kentuck Jul 2022 #95

Not at all, if it is asked in the right way dwayneb Jul 2022 #96

I am LOCKING this. It is amazing how a throwaway, but serious, thread takes on a life of its own. Stinky The Clown Jul 2022 #97