Posting Links
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 4:02 am
OK, someone use ENGLISH for the slower minded and explain how to post a long URL, but have it only read something like "Click Here."
The focal point for Texas firearms information and discussions
http://mail.texaschlforum.com/
RPB wrote:Just a tip ... sorta for security
Because
Not every website or forum is so trustworthy
Hover before clicking
I always hover mouse over a link, and at the bottom of your browser it will show the true link
Example:
Clicking this, you'd think would take you to MSN
http://www.MSN.com
and clicking this you'd think would take you to TexasCHLForum
http://www.texaschlforum.com
Thanks. That is something else I didn't know that I didn't know.RPB wrote:Just a tip ... sorta for security
Because
Not every website or forum is so trustworthy
Hover before clicking
I always hover mouse over a link, and at the bottom of your browser it will show the true link
Example:
Clicking this, you'd think would take you to MSN
http://www.MSN.com
and clicking this you'd think would take you to TexasCHLForum
http://www.texaschlforum.com
common trick in e-MAILS TOO ... TO MAKE YOU THINK YOU'RE GOING TO YOUR BANK/CREDIT CARD'S WEBSITE ETC.
So, click with caution
true, URL shorteners and redirects etcbayouhazard wrote:Unfortunately the hover doesn't work with bitly and other tricks people use to disguise the true destination URL.