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   davenmidtownposted 12 years ago

   Do you think it is tacky to post a link to your hub in a comment you leave for someone else?
   
   I can not bring myself to leave a link to one of my hubs in a comment I write to other people. I see that others do and I am curious what the general reaction is to that. I am not saying it is good or bad... just curious what ya'll think.

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   amithak50posted 12 years ago

   I never like when people give link in the comment section also I also don't do this when I comment ..I think it is bad practice and very cheap

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   bankscottageposted 12 years ago

   I don't think it is a problem to answer a question and include a link to one of your hubs.  In fact, HP gives you an option to answer a question with a Hub.  What would be the difference in writing a hub or providing a link to something you have already written?  If you have already written something similar to the answer, why wouldn't you save time by providing a link? 
   It also saves time to provide a link rather than typing in the same information that you have already written. 
   Finally, sometimes you maybe aware of another hubber that has already answered the question with a hub much better than you could and you provide a link to their hub.
   Anyone that reads your answer now has a choice.  If they want more information than your brief answer, they can go to the link.  If not, that is fine too.

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   WD Curry 111posted 12 years ago

   I think it against policy. If two people correspond a lot, it might not be poor manners on their part. If someone is excited enough about their work to leave a link, then I like to read it. Sometimes I can take a hint and come over to look it up. Please, go ahead and leave the link.

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   Uninvited Writerposted 12 years ago

   If your link is directly related to your comment that is okay. I refuse comments, even if they are related and very good if they have an unrelated link.
   
   I've only added a link once that I can think of.

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   The Frog Princeposted 12 years ago

   Tacky isn't probably the appropriate word.  Try "unprofessional" or "self-promoting."
   
   The Frog

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   tlmcgaa70posted 12 years ago

   if i have a hub related to the one i am commenting on, i may mention it or sometimes even mention the name of the related hub, but i dont usually leave a link. i figure if someone is interested they will go check it out. i always approve comments posted on my site unless they are vulgar , everyone has a right to their own opinion even if it disagrees with mine. that means even comments with links will get approved.  even if i dont always think the link is related to my story.

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   Poohgranmaposted 12 years ago

   Yes and I delete the posts if it happens.

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   Johnrr631992posted 12 years ago

   Yes, and when people post links in my hubs they get their comments deleted. One of my pet peeves. I understand you are backlinking, but if I write a hub, I don't want people advertising theirs in my comments.

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    bloggeringposted 12 years ago

    Our profile names are linked to our accounts and I figure if someone wants to check you out further, they can click on that. I don't add links to comments, but it doesn't bother me if others do...

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    fitmomposted 12 years ago

    I guess it might depend how it was done. I probably would just say that I'd written a hub on that topic and maybe give the name of the hub. I've just recently joined hub pages and am still learning what the unwritten rules are that people follow.

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    Wesman Todd Shawposted 12 years ago

    It can be seen as "tacky."  I think it matters quite a lot how well or if you actually know the person.
    
    I welcome such comments with links on my hubpages comments - so long as they are always relevant to the topic of the hub - I "might" be so inclined as to include the link via the hp link capsule into the body of my own hub.

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    feenixposted 12 years ago

    Not only is it "tacky" for one to post a link to his/her hub in a comment on someone else's page, it's not cool and demonstrates a lack of class.

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    free-seotoolsposted 12 years ago

    Yes it's cheap and possibly disrespectful, but the question is why leave a link in the first place. If you leave a comment or a reply or a forum post anywhere then it has a direct link right back to your profile and from there people, if they want, can check out how much you know about a subject.
    I think that is enough personally and that comes from someone who spends the majority of every day looking for quality link opportunities.

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    EyesStraightAheadposted 11 years ago

    I think it depends on whether you are trying to "sell" the hub or if you are just sharing information. For example, if I wrote a hub about the variations of the Snow White tale, I wouldn't mind someone commenting and stating what they liked or didn't like about my hub and then sharing a link to their hub that contains a review of Snow White and The Huntsman. However, if I shared a link to a hub that didn't relate, I think that is tacky. We are all here to support one another and share our words with the world, but I think we have to also ensure we are doing it appropriately.

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