I wasn't recommending that we make the links for them, only provide them with the tools to do so if they want to take the gamble (or the gambol).
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- I suggest giving users tools to create links themselves, not doing it for them, because it's a risky choice.
- In plain terms
- Provide tools for linking, but let users decide to use them.
- What can you take from it?
- Empower users while warning about potential risks.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much control should users have over risky operations?
Another view
The metaphor of 'gamble' may overstate the danger.
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And we can always supply them with a program that makes identical files into links to a single file.
Permalink to quote #126 This has been planned for some time. I guess we'll just have to find someone with an exceptionally round tuit.
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