Long links vs. makeashorterlink [Archive]

Jason Dunn

07-16-2003, 09:06 PM

What's the makeashorterlink page about? I've never seen that before.

It's just a way to make ridiculously long links shorter. :-)

Jeff Rutledge

07-16-2003, 09:20 PM

MobiliT

07-16-2003, 09:59 PM

What's the makeashorterlink page about? I've never seen that before.
It's just a way to make ridiculously long links shorter. :-)
That's pretty much what I figured. I just didn't know if there was more to it than that. Thanks.All makeashorterlink did for me was to first confuse, then to delay. :twak:
I hope this doesn't become a trend like pop up ads did.

Kati Compton

07-16-2003, 10:05 PM

All makeashorterlink did for me was to first confuse, then to delay. :twak: I hope this doesn't become a trend like pop up ads did.
Normally when posting long links, people try to make a short phrase clickable instead of posting the naked URL, like PPCT (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com). However, for front page posts, currently those links cannot be shortened using that method. The only option is a naked link, which if long, can cause mucho scrolling which is annoying for a lot of people. So this is really the best (current) compromise.

MobiliT

07-16-2003, 10:14 PM

So this is really the best (current) compromise.
It delayed my forwarding to the current URL by a few seconds. However, I was downloading a Microsoft Windows update at the time and subsequent clicks on the Sprint ads have loaded much quicker-- and not because of cache. Still, I was surprised to see any delay since I'm using a cable modem.

Jason Dunn

07-16-2003, 11:21 PM

All makeashorterlink did for me was to first confuse, then to delay. :twak: I hope this doesn't become a trend like pop up ads did.

The only reason I used it, the first time EVER on this site, was because this was the link:

http://a.tribalfusion.com/l.click?clickID=YMGMOORSMONPOUHKMTKNUORJOOJJLBPPGKGELIASQTKOPPUCMSKDRGOJLFQPDQOPSGICZ&clickURL=http%3a%2f%2fadfarm%2emediaplex%2ecom%2fad%2fck%2f525%2d14696%2d7524%2d3%3fmpt%3d804469257

It cause side-scroll, but if that's what you prefer... :wink:

Kati Compton

07-16-2003, 11:23 PM

Oh, now you're in for it from Pony... and I'm moving the link conversation. ;)

Note: this topic was split from here (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15115&sid=2aa76e8f6893e507d824292b93ea43b4), and the link under discussion appears at the top of the first post.

Vincent M Ferrari

07-16-2003, 11:32 PM

Hey Jason:

Next time use SHORTLINK.US

No delay, no wait, just a shorter link :-)

Jason Dunn

07-16-2003, 11:48 PM

Hey Jason:

Next time use SHORTLINK.US

No delay, no wait, just a shorter link :-)

Ok, I'll look into it. :-)

Jason Dunn

07-16-2003, 11:55 PM

Oh, now you're in for it from Pony... and I'm moving the link conversation. ;)

CENSORSHIP! CENSORSHIP!!!

oh, wait, you work for me. nevermind.

ntractv

07-17-2003, 12:01 AM

After being chastised by Pony (in a very nice way :oops: ). I took the time to learn the phpBB format and now I shortlink everything. Never will I again cause the screen to scroll L to R.

Kati Compton

07-17-2003, 12:42 AM

Oh, now you're in for it from Pony... and I'm moving the link conversation. ;)

CENSORSHIP! CENSORSHIP!!!

oh, wait, you work for me. nevermind.

BWAHAHAAHHAHAHA!!!! You have given me ultimate power!!!!!

:twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

Janak Parekh

07-17-2003, 12:55 AM

BWAHAHAAHHAHAHA!!!! You have given me ultimate power!!!!!
Almost, but not quite. You need the root account on the box for that. :twisted:

--janak

Kati Compton

07-17-2003, 01:29 AM

BWAHAHAAHHAHAHA!!!! You have given me ultimate power!!!!!
Almost, but not quite. You need the root account on the box for that.

Hmmm.... Well "BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! You have given me penultimate power!!!!!" just doesn't have the same ring to it, does it? ;)

Janak Parekh

07-17-2003, 03:25 AM

Hmmm.... Well "BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! You have given me penultimate power!!!!!" just doesn't have the same ring to it, does it? ;)
Just structure the word like this:

penultimate!

(That's font size 5...)

Or, bribe Jason or myself to get the root password. :razzing:

--janak

MobiliT

07-17-2003, 03:32 AM

Okay, this thread is beginning to get off-topic. Would you please take your comments about ultimate power of the website to a different thread. I might have to contact a forum moderator or something.

:rotfl:

Now back to makeashorterlink...

Kati Compton

07-17-2003, 03:34 AM

Hyperluminal

07-17-2003, 03:52 AM

I'm scared... I bet Kati's going to start a coup against Jason, so she can finally have ultimate power... :twisted:

Kati Compton

07-17-2003, 03:56 AM

I'm scared... I bet Kati's going to start a coup against Jason, so she can finally have ultimate power... :twisted:
Nah. Between buying a new house, finishing that PhD thing, and moderating, I've got enough on my hands.

-----

"What are we going to do tonight, Brain?"

"The same thing we do every night - try to take over the world!"

Hyperluminal

07-17-2003, 04:07 AM

Nah. Between buying a new house, finishing that PhD thing, and moderating, I've got enough on my hands.

Good, less competition... er, uh, hey Janak, how's that root password thingy doing? :D

Steven Cedrone

07-17-2003, 04:10 AM

About now is the time where I need to say it: Please get back on topic... :nonono:

Steven Cedrone
Community Moderator

Janak Parekh

07-17-2003, 04:16 AM

:nonono:
I thought we were scot free on Off-Topic. Ah well, it's good to have inter-moderator checks. :)

In any case, bringing the discussion back on topic: my big fear about Jason using shorterlink is that the link will expire, and then a year (or 20 years, we know PPCT is going to be around forever) from now it won't be useable, and we won't remember what it was. :)

--janak

Kati Compton

07-17-2003, 04:19 AM

In any case, bringing the discussion back on topic: my big fear about Jason using shorterlink is that the link will expire, and then a year (or 20 years, we know PPCT is going to be around forever) from now it won't be useable, and we won't remember what it was. :)
Could be. Maybe the solution is to just not have the title be the link on the front page, and provide it in the text where it *can* be shortened properly.

Janak Parekh

07-17-2003, 04:28 AM

Could be. Maybe the solution is to just not have the title be the link on the front page, and provide it in the text where it *can* be shortened properly.
Yes. I have done this before. However, the front-page posting interface is so nicely suited towards the top-posted link...

--janak

Jason Dunn

07-17-2003, 01:39 PM

About now is the time where I need to say it: Please get back on topic... :nonono:

Is it really possible to go off-topic in an off-topic split thread? 8O :lol:

davidspalding

07-17-2003, 02:55 PM

Hey Jason:

Next time use SHORTLINK.US

No delay, no wait, just a shorter link :-)

Ok, I'll look into it. :-)

www.tinyurl.com ...?

Steven Cedrone

07-17-2003, 07:05 PM

Is it really possible to go off-topic in an off-topic split thread? 8O :lol:

Just because it's in an off-topic forum, doesn't mean that there isn't a topic...

But you can stray off-topic as much as you like (I'll just move it to the HOF&S later)... :wink: :lol: :wink: :lol:

Steve