So what I’m hearing is there’s a lot of inconsistency in both rules and individual topic messaging around when the OP topic has free links or not, and if/when people can link free links in the replies.
Here are somethings I’m thinking about, please give me your feedback:
- change the #paid-media tag into something like no-free-links or #no-unofficial-links
- though this is not super noticeable, so I wouldn’t solely rely on this tag
- remove the #direct-dl tag
- add something to the new script template that VERY CLEARLY calls out no sharing other links. Scripters can delete that text if they as they’re filling out the template if they choose.
- potentially start enforcing short bans for people who do not follow these guidelines, maybe only for repeat offenders