May I post an computer science forum website address in here?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the appropriateness of posting a link to a computer science forum within the Physics Forums community. Participants explore the implications of such a post in relation to forum rules and guidelines.

Discussion Character

  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the rules regarding posting a link to another forum, expressing concern about potential rule violations.
  • Another participant questions whether the intent is to advertise the website or to discuss specific content from that forum.
  • A different participant clarifies that their intention is not to advertise but to share a forum they are currently involved with.
  • Concerns are raised about the potential for diverting traffic away from Physics Forums, with a suggestion that discussing specific threads might be acceptable.
  • A reference is made to the Physics Forums Global Guidelines regarding advertising policies.
  • One participant expresses gratitude for the clarification regarding the rules.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that advertising another forum is not permitted, but there is uncertainty about whether discussing specific threads from that forum could be acceptable.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights the need for clarity on what constitutes advertising versus sharing content for discussion, as well as the importance of adhering to forum guidelines.

JWHooper
I have a question before posting something: can I post an computer science forum website address in here? I don't want to break any rules in this forum, so I'm just asking.
 
Computer science news on Phys.org
Are you posting with the sole attempt of advertising this website? Or is there something that's posted on that forum that you'd like us to discuss?
 
ranger said:
Are you posting with the sole attempt of advertising this website? Or is there something that's posted on that forum that you'd like us to discuss?
No, I'm not trying to advertise this website. I'm trying to advertise this one computer science forum that I'm currently in.
 
Well that has the potential to divert traffic away from PF and that would not be a good thing. Perhaps if there was some thread you'd like our insight on, I'd suppose it'd be fine. But PF does not generally allow advertising. See Physics Forums Global Guidelines. But you can always PM Greg for the final word.
 
Oh, okay. I was just curious. Thanks for letting me know.
 

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