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Community handbookDMfirst-owned · Edition 057

Share links with context

A bare link asks readers to trust a destination without explaining its relevance. Context lets people decide whether opening it is useful.

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Inside this edition

One topic. 3 useful perspectives.

3 sections

01

Understand the idea

A bare link asks readers to trust a destination without explaining its relevance. Context lets people decide whether opening it is useful.

Context
02

Put it into practice

State what the resource explains, identify any affiliation and follow the group’s posting rules. Link only when it directly answers the discussion.

Practical step
03

Know the limits

Repeatedly posting the same promotion can undermine trust even when the destination works.

Important limit

Make the reading useful.

Take a moment to check your understanding. This is a reflection aid, not a certification or account check.

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