Ester Maria Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 If I want to shamelessly promote some of my posts, would it be acceptable to put links to those posts specifically (not entire threads) in my signature? I am not sure whether it is considered "problematic" to reference to the boards in signatures? I can see why it would be problematic, for example, if somebody wanted to portray another one in a bad light or link to a controversy, but if it is only to a few of my own posts, in isolation from the threads themselves, which do not quote anyone, do not reference or allude to any member and which are not related to any controversies - sort of, the "clearest" messages you can imagine, like entirely independent little articles - would it be okay? Yes, I know it may be viewed as vain and all of that, attracting attention to oneself and maybe not "nice", but I would really like to promote my attitudes on several things (e.g. a post I have on grade inflation and what I think are reasonable standards, etc.). At least for a little while. What says the Hive? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Syne Boardie Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Oh, I would love it if you and some others would do that very thing. I hope the moderators will allow it. It could look like this: Ester Maria on grade inflation #1, #2, #3, #4, etc. Ester Maria on the Italian language #1, #2, #3, #4, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I don't see where it is a violation of the board rules. Keep in mind that one is only allowed so much space for one's siggy. I have to keep my stigisms short so that I can link both my social group and my blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I don't see any board rules that his would violate--go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 If putting links to your posts in your signiature, how about adding a specific tag to those posts, such as "Ester Maria Favorites" (or something else?) Best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmmiSays Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) I sure hope you can do it. Your posts are always enlightening and very inspiring to me! Pretty please do it....or maybe even consider a blog? Edited January 8, 2012 by UmmiSays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I keep checking back to see if you've updated your siggy yet. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 ...but if it is only to a few of my own posts, in isolation from the threads themselves, which do not quote anyone, do not reference or allude to any member and which are not related to any controversies - sort of, the "clearest" messages you can imagine, like entirely independent little articles - would it be okay? ...I would really like to promote my attitudes on several things (e.g. a post I have on grade inflation and what I think are reasonable standards, etc.) I think it's the same as posting a blog link. I don't see that it violates board rules, so why not? :D P.S. I think your avatar is hilarious! You'd be so fun for me to know IRL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Oh, I would love it if you and some others would do that very thing. I hope the moderators will allow it. It could look like this: Ester Maria on grade inflation #1, #2, #3, #4, etc. Ester Maria on the Italian language #1, #2, #3, #4, etc. :iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Personally, I'd rather you start a blog addressing "hot topics". :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ester Maria Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 P.S. I think your avatar is hilarious! Thanks! Somebody mentioned to me that they saw T-shirts like this and that it reminded them of me. So I googled that, and really, there are T-shirts. I thought it was hilarious and I managed to figure out how to turn it into my avatar. I still worry a little that people might take it too seriously :lol:, since for some reason people take me awfully seriously even though half of what I write has a tongue in cheeck touch to it, but I decided I would wear that avatar for my personal joy for a few days (or weeks, LOL). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ester Maria Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 Personally, I'd rather you start a blog addressing "hot topics". :D And spend even more time online than I do now?! :w00t: I am exaggerating already, LOL. Really exaggerating. Every time when I start "working" on the computer I end up here. This place is seriously addictive. Thanks everyone. I guess I should conclude meanwhile that it is okay unless moderators say differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I still worry a little that people might take it too seriously :lol:, since for some reason people take me awfully seriously even though half of what I write has a tongue in cheeck touch to it... See, to me you just come across as a very confident person who tries *very* hard to communicate that tongue-in-cheekness, so as not to be misunderstood. :D I love your humour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Keep in mind that one is only allowed so much space for one's siggy. I have to keep my stigisms short so that I can link both my social group and my blog. Do you ever look at the HTML code for the siggie, Chuckie? I have and it seems like every time I edit, there's extra code in there which makes the signature "longer" than it really is. I go in and delete that extra code which helps free up more space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Hey There ;) I'd love it :) It's not like you're making $$$ :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbollin Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Why not create a blog of your thoughts from those posts and just link to the blog? -crystal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I'll join the chorus recommending a Best of Ester Maria blog, but links in your sig are great too. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping In Puddles Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 :D EM, please link or tag your posts. I don't think anyone will complain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I don't see an avatar. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Balaban Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I don't see an avatar. :glare: :glare: Me either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacie Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I don't see where it is a violation of the board rules. Keep in mind that one is only allowed so much space for one's siggy. I have to keep my stigisms short so that I can link both my social group and my blog. I love your signatures. We are BIG Top Gear fans here, even the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I don't see an avatar. :glare: :glare: Me either. Me either!! I thought for some reason it just wasn't showing up for me :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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