This is a reminder as well as a notification that we will be enforcing this more strictly in the future. In the OT Rules you will find this:
OT moderators have not really been enforcing this rule, and will start to do so due to concerns over copyright infringement. As a positive byproduct, posts that pick out specific lines in an article that they want to discuss, or that highlight the point they are trying to make, are much more clear and easier to read.
Thanks!
Edit: Due to discussion, the rules have been changed slight. No longer is there a two-paragraph minimum and I clarified (hopefully) the point that the not being allowed to post links is exclusively due to copyright infringement issues. My opinion above about the positive byproduct of this rule, was just that, my opinion.
Newly stated rule:
6a. When posting a discussion topic originating from a media article, you MUST post a link to the article as well give the context of what you wish to discuss. Posting a link and just "discuss" will result in a locked thread.
6b. For that same link, do NOT quote entire articles. Quote a few sentences, a paragraph or two, TOPS. This avoids copyright issues and helps give some focus to your thread. Initial offenders will be closed with an opportunity to retry. Repeat offenders will receive infractions.
OT moderators have not really been enforcing this rule, and will start to do so due to concerns over copyright infringement. As a positive byproduct, posts that pick out specific lines in an article that they want to discuss, or that highlight the point they are trying to make, are much more clear and easier to read.
Thanks!
Edit: Due to discussion, the rules have been changed slight. No longer is there a two-paragraph minimum and I clarified (hopefully) the point that the not being allowed to post links is exclusively due to copyright infringement issues. My opinion above about the positive byproduct of this rule, was just that, my opinion.
Newly stated rule:
6a. When posting a discussion topic originating from a media article, you MUST post a link to the article as well give the context of what you wish to discuss. This helps give focus to your thread. Posting a link and just "discuss" will result in a locked thread.
6b. For that same link, do NOT quote or post entire articles. Please only quote or post the amount of the article needed for the discussion you wish to have and the point you wish to make. This applies to all posts, not just OPs. This rule helps avoids copyright issues. Initial offenders will be warned with repeat offenders being more severely disciplined.