We’ve had some trouble recently with posts from aggregator links like Google Amp, MSN, and Yahoo.

We’re now requiring links go to the OG source, and not a conduit.

In an example like this, it can give the wrong attribution to the MBFC bot, and can give a more or less reliable rating than the original source, but it also makes it harder to run down duplicates.

So anything not linked to the original source, but is stuck on Google Amp, MSN, Yahoo, etc. will be removed.

  • Socialist Mormon Satanist
    -7•6 hours ago

    I don’t want to assume who you are referring to, but for me personally, I don’t think it’ll slow anyone down. Why would it? Posting is a simple cut-and-paste of web addy and article title. Takes exactly the same time regardless of source: just a few seconds.

    So it’s just as easy to post from original sources, but now not all people on Lemmy will be able to read the article because some sites paywall.

    I have lots of news subscriptions (I love political news), so not an issue for me personally, but I can see how it may frustrate some readers. But it doesn’t bother the person posting at all, because they’ve already read the article.

    I think the new rule is perfectly fine though, and I’m happy for anything that will remove some of the criticisms I see regarding false accusations of trying to hide sources.

    So I think you had a great idea and I’m happy they implemented it! Thank you! :)

    • geekwithsoulEnglish
      2•2 hours ago

      …so sayeth the main character who can only relate or talk about things as it relates to them personally.