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seraiTO all you folks that like to rec stuff:
This has happened more than a few times, and I'm at the point of having to say something about it.
Please check and make sure that the story or post or poll - whatever - that you're recommending is actually viewable by the public BEFORE making the rec.
Because, believe it or not, those of us that see your rec may actually want to read the thing. And clicking your link and finding out that it's locked is kinda like having somebody hold out an ice cream, saying "You want some?" and then snatch it away when we reach for it, saying "Too bad!!" It's annoying and frustrating, and it can cause resentment because the reader then has to go beg to be let on somebody's list in order to see it, whatever it is.
This is not conducive to a pleasant experience, and it will not get you any points with the people reading your LJ. So please make the effort and check first, and if it's locked, don't rec it.
Thanks for your attention.
This has happened more than a few times, and I'm at the point of having to say something about it.
Please check and make sure that the story or post or poll - whatever - that you're recommending is actually viewable by the public BEFORE making the rec.
Because, believe it or not, those of us that see your rec may actually want to read the thing. And clicking your link and finding out that it's locked is kinda like having somebody hold out an ice cream, saying "You want some?" and then snatch it away when we reach for it, saying "Too bad!!" It's annoying and frustrating, and it can cause resentment because the reader then has to go beg to be let on somebody's list in order to see it, whatever it is.
This is not conducive to a pleasant experience, and it will not get you any points with the people reading your LJ. So please make the effort and check first, and if it's locked, don't rec it.
Thanks for your attention.
