>>I'm in the same predicament but for different reasons. I don't click on links unless there is a description with the link - the links too often go to websites not authorized by work or to websites my antivirus gives warnings on.....
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>In general, I think posting a link with no description is slightly rude. Even a few words of context makes a huge difference.
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>The exception, of course, is when the link is in answer to a question. There, "you'll find the answer at ..." is clearly implied.
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>Tamar

Thats your perception of course. Posting a link with no text leave you free to click or not. You're generating the rude bit yourself.

Myabe thats the mindset of someone who is constantly ready to be offended.