Question

Why aren't we allowed to post external links in the chats?

Answer 1

I got warned for linking to youtube in the math chat. Why aren't we allowed to do that?

Answer 2

I think its cause the links may have dirty content, I don't really know..

Answer 3

That's what I was wondering also... I mean I posted a link like this (
http://prntscr.com/7fzlc8
) and got a warning, twice!

Answer 4

And @DarthVader2900, that isn't the main reason... However it could be...

Answer 5

www.whoknows.com

Answer 6

i was suspenended for not using the apeal prodccess when there no longer is one LOL

Answer 7

LOL!

Answer 8

I do not think there is a problem if the link is educational. However you did agree when you signed up for the site that you will not post 3 party content on the site. (inappropriate)
http://prntscr.com/7g02kz
Also mods do not have control of what happens on the given site. So if something goes wrong OS mods cannot do anything.

Answer 9

how do you know who suspended you ?

Answer 10

^good question. Heres a kicker xD some words of Preetha's
"There is no need. Would you get angry if someone gave you a gift? Think of it as a gift. A precious gift that helps you do better in life.
All the mods are doing what they do because they love OS. They want to help it. They care about you. Do we pay them? No. And yet they pour their time into it. They are amazing.
As are you. You pour your time into OS. You are wonderful. And we want to you become leaders, experts, successful mathematicians, engineers, artists, writers,...So thank the mod next time they warn you. You just received an important lesson from someone who cares about your success."

Answer 11

I am asking how jaynator, poopsie and others are able to list the frequency of suspensions by a specific mod

Answer 12

They dont know. Unless theres only one mod on.

Answer 13

http://gyazo.com/14dc5190342cde9f1e75e34c2bdb9900

Answer 14

Ahh okay they must be just guessing

Answer 15

So basically they are doing nothing but blaming the mod. Unless the mod has pm'ed them

Answer 16

right :)

Answer 17

I've seen some moderators who do post youtube links in chat.

Answer 18

I just want an actual answer to my question tho
like, from a mod

Answer 19

The code of conduct restricts third party content being posted in the chat. Openstudy cannot verify or check each link, and it puts users at risk.

Answer 20

Hi @poopsiedoodle !

I understand your concern and answer to your question is already given by one of the moderators (perl). Though it has some exception. You can indeed post external educational links while trying to answer or explain any question.

Answer 21

^ I would also like to add to that. In posts it's allowed (educational ones.) However links in chats such as other links leading to external chats and non-educational ones have been deemed by mods and admins not needed as it leads to sites that mods don't have control of.

"upload, post, transmit, share, store or otherwise make available content that, \(in~the~sole~judgment~of~Company\), is objectionable or which restricts or inhibits any other person from using or enjoying the Site, or which may expose Company or its Users to any harm or liability of any type."
http://openstudy.com/terms-and-conditions

Answer 22

It's not suggested to discuss any issue with moderators on a post. If anyone has any personal issue with a particular moderator then they must use abuse@openstudy.com. Nothing less nothing more.

Answer 23

Please refer to this post:
http://openstudy.com/study#/updates/5555fc6de4b03896bd335e4d