Board Thread:Site Discussions/@comment-4533965-20141229233245/@comment-25165258-20141230020626

Myself 123 wrote:

That's like saying chatting in a chatroom is a 'burden'. C'mon, it's really that simple. How so? I'm following the logic there.

There are only three reasons I can think of as to why links should be accompanied by a description.
 * 1) To make sure it is something appropriate for chat (null and void by the new rule).
 * 2) In case the link you post is something someone might no like
 * 3) So as not to confuse users into believing that the link is relevant to an on-going chat subject.

The second two points are very minor and I've never seen a issue arise because of them. This should be a curtosey than a rule. Like PKMN said, it's a hassle. If you're posting a zany link and you have to accompany it with the words "Crudely-drawn Sonic running fast," it takes away from the comedy of the link. Very aptly put :)