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Links in posts

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SpidersWithBellsOn · 17/02/2017 11:39

I'm curious. Why are links appearing in people's posts? How do we stop it? Can we stop it? I've opinions against certain companies and would rather not post something innocently and find the post is auto-linking to their sites.
Is it a sponsorship/advertising revenue thing?

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MilkTwoSugarsThanks · 17/02/2017 11:41

It's been around for a couple of weeks. I think it's MNHQ trying to be helpful by turning some things in to links automatically to save us the bother.

I don't think it's a major cause for concern.

BeezerBubble · 17/02/2017 11:43

Read all about it www.mumsnet.com/Talk/site_stuff/2845367-Skimlinks-on-Talk

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SpidersWithBellsOn · 17/02/2017 11:53

Skimlinks, huh? Never heard of it. Will have a read, thanks Beezer!

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tribpot · 17/02/2017 11:57

It's definitely motivated by a desire to be helpful - MN is inserting paid links as a form of advertising.

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