devil84
10-20-2010, 10:57 AM
With the rise in popularity of Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and other social media outlets, we've noticed an increase in posts that consist solely of a link to another site or the text of a tweet or status. DBR prides itself on being a forum where every post strives to advance the conversation. Should you want to post a link or retweet, please include your opinion as to why the item is relevant (and in the case of a link, let us know why it's worth the reader's time to click on it).
Here's an example of what we mean. Which post makes you want to click on the link?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrurx57Jlskor:
Because you can never see it too many times: One Shining Moment. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrurx57JlskAs far as tweets, many readers follow the same Duke players/recruits you do and likely have already seen that same tweet. Other readers intentionally do not follow the tweets because they don't care for that level of detail. If you're going to retweet somebody, tell the readers why it's relevant.
Put your post in context by including your rationale for including the link, tweet, or quote. Otherwise, it might be considered a needless post.
Here's an example of what we mean. Which post makes you want to click on the link?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrurx57Jlskor:
Because you can never see it too many times: One Shining Moment. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrurx57JlskAs far as tweets, many readers follow the same Duke players/recruits you do and likely have already seen that same tweet. Other readers intentionally do not follow the tweets because they don't care for that level of detail. If you're going to retweet somebody, tell the readers why it's relevant.
Put your post in context by including your rationale for including the link, tweet, or quote. Otherwise, it might be considered a needless post.