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Which websites should we link to? (lemmy.ml)
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Recently there was kind of a discussion, with one user being a bit mean towards the other regarding the latter posting a link to Amazon.

While I do not agree with how they brought the discussion, I think it would be great to read everyone's opinion about what should be link, and if linking to specific websites should be forbidden.

For example, we have Open Library, BookWyrm, Inventaire, etc, if you only want to link to a book's information, and while it is harder to find a replacement to a web site where you can buy books, users can always search for it if they want.

What are your thoughts?

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[–] bigsailboat@r.nf 1 points 1 week ago

Choosing where to link is always a bit tricky, isn't it? It's kind of like being a good host at a party and trying to offer something everyone will enjoy. Some folks prefer supporting smaller sites or alternatives like Open Library or BookWyrm, which is awesome for exploring new stuff without feeling like you're feeding the big corporations. Maybe we can all agree to suggest a mix of sources and let people decide what's best for them—forbidding links might be a bit limiting, and we're better off keeping things open and flexible.