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Which websites should we link to? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) by gary_host_laptop@lemmy.ml to c/books@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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[–] 4815162342@lemmy.ml 5 points 3 years ago (1 children)

I think if someone is linking to a book they should be allowed to link to Amazon if they want. People shouldn't hassle them about it. If they'd rather people see a different link they can reply with that link.

[–] gary_host_laptop@lemmy.ml 4 points 3 years ago (1 children)

IM0 is not so much about that but about recommending web sites that are more healthier for the web.

[–] PinkyBrain@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 years ago

I think if someone recommends a website like Amazon, it should be up to the OP to find an Alternativeto site that is similar. But the courtesy of the Alternativeto should be encouraged. The person replying is (usually) just trying to help.