Posting URL Links in Posts

You’ve asked this before, David, but all it takes is a simple copy and paste of the URL which becomes live (red) when the return key is hit at the end. OK, it doesn’t open in a new tab and some links might be lengthy but that’s not really a big deal in my view, especially when I have the option on my device of opening it in a new tab. I think the IT people should be capable of making all links open in a new tab as happens on other forums without all the palaver of using the link. Why is the onus on us rather than the IT experts when some folk are clearly not even aware of the link?

https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-together/discussions/welcome-hobby-talk/how-to-use-club-together/posting-url-links-in-posts/

TW

We can discuss the shortcomings of this forum until the cows come home, and we often do but I am pretty sure that won't change much? I have several times requested to HQ that links only open in a new tab several times but clearly to no avail. I am just reminding people that it helps if links are added using the link box above and they are marked to open in a new tab. It takes a few seconds longer and it saves time not having to edit links. Its just a polite reminder and perhaps helpful to those that don't realise the correct way of adding a link. 

David

I stand by my comments, David, which you realise are highlighting another shortcoming of the woeful IT system.

May I suggest you make this thread a Sticky if you wish folk to follow your pointers?

I keep getting told to avoid possible on line scams by not clicking on links .

I do use the link to post a URL. However, I’d much prefer to see the whole thing rather than ‘here’ as this can give ar least a little reassurance as to its validity.

At the end of the day it boils down to trust and common sense. I don't care how it is shown as long as it is active although David has a point about the long ones.

peedee