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Favorite Url Shortener?, I'm kind of curious :P
 Jun 10 2009, 06:39 PM
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Rogue  Group: Forum Member Joined: November 21, 2008 Member No.: 73,881 Posts: 465 Skin: Inspire From: USA, bro. R.S. Status: Inactive R.S. Clan: WUT!?  |
I know a TON of people use TinyURL, but, I am different. I use OW.LY, and I like it. Just curious what you guys use
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Jun 10 2009, 07:51 PM
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Greater Demon Group: Forum Member Joined: January 16, 2006 Member No.: 5,308 Posts: 2,647 Skin: Invision Pro From: Womb My Highscores: Fencefry R.S. Name: fencefry R.S. Status: Inactive R.S. Clan: God's clan. |
I always use TinyURL, since it's the default on twitter, and other than that I never use them. I don't see the point. If you need it to be shorter just hyperlink it...
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Jun 10 2009, 09:24 PM
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Albatross Group: Forum Member Joined: December 1, 2007 Member No.: 53,157 Posts: 830 Skin: RuneScape Black R.S. Name: trecko60 R.S. Status: Retired R.S. Clan: White Flames Clan |
QUOTE (Fencefry @ Jun 10 2009, 07:51 PM)  I always use TinyURL, since it's the default on twitter, and other than that I never use them. I don't see the point. If you need it to be shorter just hyperlink it... Amen brother! |
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Jun 11 2009, 11:02 AM
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Willow Logs Group: Forum Member Joined: April 7, 2008 Member No.: 60,877 Posts: 1,207 Skin: Darkness From: Midlands, England My Highscores: ICattius R.S. Name: iCattius R.S. Status: Member R.S. Clan: Choc's classic Du Bist Turd. |
I find them quite useful if I need to give an URL to someone. Instead of giving them a 30+ character link, I can give them a nice short one that's much easier to remember.
Personally I like bit.ly the best. |
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Jun 11 2009, 01:16 PM
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ω Group: Forum Member Joined: November 14, 2005 Member No.: 1,568 Posts: 5,710 Skin: RuneScape Blue From: Hannah, Montana R.S. Status: Member R.S. Clan: 007 |
I don't like shortened URLs because it seems like an easier way to phish a user or direct them to an unwanted site. I like seeing http://runescape.salmoneus.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=284520 in a link because I know exactly where I'm being directed. I'm seeing an increased use of shortened URLs because of Twitter. If they expanded the post limit from a measly 140 characters, it would be much better and I believe safer for the readers.
Edit: Because it's off topic, I'll edit instead of reply. @ Cattius: I wouldn't say the whole point of Twitter is to learn how to write using only a few words. Most of the users already do that because they haven't learned how to express themselves due to a limited everyday vocabulary. The younger "Tech" generation are always looking for ways to shorten words, even those that are already abbreviated. I'd rather write a small paragraph (5-10 lines) instead of only 1-2 sentences. 140 characters is quite small for how I chat. I did fix that typo 40 -> 140, thanks. =) I'll certainly try out that FF3 add-on and possibly add it to the Free Software list. Thanks for the suggestion. This post has been edited by Agent F: Jun 12 2009, 02:54 PM |
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Jun 12 2009, 10:58 AM
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Willow Logs Group: Forum Member Joined: April 7, 2008 Member No.: 60,877 Posts: 1,207 Skin: Darkness From: Midlands, England My Highscores: ICattius R.S. Name: iCattius R.S. Status: Member R.S. Clan: Choc's classic Du Bist Turd. |
QUOTE (Agent F @ Jun 11 2009, 07:16 PM) I don't like shortened URLs because it seems like an easier way to phish a user or direct them to an unwanted site. I like seeing http://runescape.salmoneus.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=284520 in a link because I know exactly where I'm being directed. I'm seeing an increased use of shortened URLs because of Twitter. If they expanded the post limit from a measly 40 characters, it would be much better and I believe safer for the readers. The whole point of using Twitter is that you learn to write what you want to say in very few words. Raising the character limit would stop you from learning that. And the character limit is 140, not 40. But I do agree with you that shortened links can be dangerous. That's why things like this Firefox add-on can come in handy. |
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Jun 12 2009, 12:38 PM
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Albatross Group: Forum Member Joined: December 1, 2007 Member No.: 53,157 Posts: 830 Skin: RuneScape Black R.S. Name: trecko60 R.S. Status: Retired R.S. Clan: White Flames Clan |
QUOTE (Cattius @ Jun 12 2009, 10:58 AM) QUOTE (Agent F @ Jun 11 2009, 07:16 PM) I don't like shortened URLs because it seems like an easier way to phish a user or direct them to an unwanted site. I like seeing http://runescape.salmoneus.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=284520 in a link because I know exactly where I'm being directed. I'm seeing an increased use of shortened URLs because of Twitter. If they expanded the post limit from a measly 40 characters, it would be much better and I believe safer for the readers. The whole point of using Twitter is that you learn to write what you want to say in very few words. Raising the character limit would stop you from learning that. And the character limit is 140, not 40. But I do agree with you that shortened links can be dangerous. That's why things like this Firefox add-on can come in handy. Cattius that link didn't work. |
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Jun 12 2009, 12:45 PM
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Tetrahydrocannibal  Group: Forum Moderator Joined: September 24, 2006 Member No.: 22,116 Posts: 7,990 Skin: RuneScape Black From: Carolopolis My Highscores: Lilshu1990 R.S. Name: lilshu1990 R.S. Status: Member R.S. Clan: Steve's Biker Gang WU-TANG |
QUOTE (LP Forever @ Jun 12 2009, 01:38 PM) QUOTE (Cattius @ Jun 12 2009, 10:58 AM) QUOTE (Agent F @ Jun 11 2009, 07:16 PM) I don't like shortened URLs because it seems like an easier way to phish a user or direct them to an unwanted site. I like seeing http://runescape.salmoneus.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=284520 in a link because I know exactly where I'm being directed. I'm seeing an increased use of shortened URLs because of Twitter. If they expanded the post limit from a measly 40 characters, it would be much better and I believe safer for the readers. The whole point of using Twitter is that you learn to write what you want to say in very few words. Raising the character limit would stop you from learning that. And the character limit is 140, not 40. But I do agree with you that shortened links can be dangerous. That's why things like this Firefox add-on can come in handy. Cattius that link didn't work. It's a problem with the https://. Try this link: http://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/8636 |
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Jun 12 2009, 12:53 PM
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Nechryael Group: Forum Member Joined: December 18, 2007 Member No.: 54,568 Posts: 3,758 Skin: IPB 2.2.0 Default From: 51st State R.S. Status: Inactive |
TinyURL, very fast and reliable...
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Jun 12 2009, 06:50 PM
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Tickers are ugly and Betty don' like ugly! Group: Forum Member Joined: November 3, 2005 Member No.: 68 Posts: 11,911 Skin: RuneScape Black From: USA R.S. Status: Retired |
I hate them all. When using one it makes it way easier to get phish and it's just annoying as hell.
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Jun 14 2009, 05:41 AM
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Camel Group: Forum Member Joined: March 16, 2006 Member No.: 9,024 Posts: 394 Skin: RuneScape Black My Highscores: N65uk R.S. Name: n65uk R.S. Status: Retired |
TinyURL is god.
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Jun 20 2009, 12:05 AM
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Albatross Group: Forum Member Joined: December 21, 2005 Member No.: 3,819 Posts: 828 Skin: IPB 2.2.0 Default From: USA R.S. Name: Mp5shooter , Cactus Skill R.S. Status: Member |
I use TinyURL. One time I tried to have some fun with it by TinyURLing a fake link (www.CheatersRbad.ws) and TinyURLing the TinyURL link and so on, so it keeps redirecting
 It didn't work though because when I tried using the "master" link TinyURL gave me an error about it 
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Jun 20 2009, 08:29 PM
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Kraka the Troll Group: Forum Member Joined: July 31, 2006 Member No.: 18,239 Posts: 2,544 Skin: Silvery Orange From: New Jersey R.S. Status: Retired |
I usually just hyperlink or put in the full link. Both ways people are able to see the full link.
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Jun 20 2009, 08:34 PM
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Guthan the Infested Group: Forum Member Joined: January 20, 2006 Member No.: 5,529 Posts: 4,029 Skin: Avid Blue From: La ville de New-York. Oł autrement? My Highscores: Yori Yoshiko R.S. Name: Yori Yoshiko R.S. Status: Member R.S. Clan: Citizen of the United States of America. |
I always hyperlink or put the whole thing. I don't have the patience to go to sites like TinyUrl, and people don't even click on TinyUrl links.
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Jun 20 2009, 10:11 PM
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King Black Dragon Group: Forum Member Joined: January 27, 2006 Member No.: 5,974 Posts: 4,889 Skin: IPB Enhanced From: 192.168.1.1 R.S. Status: Retired |
tr.im or bit.ly
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Jun 20 2009, 10:13 PM
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Monkey Archer Group: Forum Member Joined: February 13, 2006 Member No.: 7,015 Posts: 2,290 Skin: Sub Black From: There My Highscores: Darkkllr R.S. Name: darkkllr R.S. Status: Member |
I use bit.ly because that was the default on Tweetie.
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Jun 23 2009, 02:02 PM
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Tomato Group: Forum Member Joined: May 27, 2006 Member No.: 13,919 Posts: 2,373 Skin: RuneScape Black My Highscores: Malivar 9 R.S. Name: Malivar 9 R.S. Status: Inactive R.S. Clan: None :) |
CutHut or TinyUrl. Rarely need to shorten URLs unless I'm trying to show a friend something that I'm linking off eBay.
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