I’ve tried to handle it in a way the community appreciates. I’ve asked them a few times how they’d like me to handle it since people have spoken up about it.

I download the pics and upload them to Lemmy, so you don’t get any linking by clicking pics.

The source links I tried labeling with source domain, but the only people that responded basically said not to worry, anyone concerned about privacy is responsible for policing the stuff they click on, and they also said Lemmy apps are popping up the destination before it opens it anyway, which is true on my end at least also. I don’t try to obfuscate the source with a shortener or anything, I’m too lazy for that.

I attribute the sources for my readers’ benefit and the photographer or rescue equally. I try not to be preachy asking people to donate to their local rescue if they really love these animals and stories, as they don’t get any public funding, and I want people to be able to find these places if they want to support them. Many have standard websites, but very few are regularly maintained, so for better or worse, Facebook is the best source to use.

I try to give everyone the best experience possible, and if anyone ever suggests anything, I accommodate it the best I can. People just need to talk if they have an issue. It’s not as if I’m unapproachable… I spend all day talking to all of you! 😁