Respect the Link

I consider being ‘linked’ in somebody else’s blog or website a sign of respect. Linking somebody is an acknowledgment that another is worthy of your recommendation. If you link somebody, you ‘vouch’ for them in a sense. It’s a kind gesture, worthy of honor. But, it is not unconditional. If I show somebody respect, I would expect to be held in the same regard and have the same respect shown to me. If not, i can only assume we are nemesis.

Given that. A few links have been removed from my site:
glaven.org
squarehalo.org
Vanbergs.wordpress.com will have a grace period due to site overhaul.

I encourage all to review their links. Carefully consider who is / is not linked on your website. It shows constitution, and should not be taken lightly!

10 Responses to “Respect the Link”


  1. 1 Kramer

    I have a strike through for squarehalo.org on my site, but I believe you have made the right decision in removing it, Van. Next time I update my site, I will do the same.

  2. 2 vanlandw

    Again you make a very good point vanberge. The “link” is a very important thing. Personally I try to link to all my friends. If they don’t return the link so be it but I’ve been debating on being more stern.

    You are a good man vanberge and yes I did remove my link to rusty he doesn’t deserve it. :-P

  3. 3 vanberge

    Kramer, removing squarehalo would be the correct choice. Good man.

    Vanlandw, You should clearly be more stern.

  4. 4 Kramer

    Van, you will be glad to know I made the right decision. The Bun is no longer in my links.

  5. 5 vanbergs

    Apparently my links got deleted when I switched themes :-/ Either that or I never incorporated them in the first place.

  6. 6 Jeff

    I have a link to Rusty’s old site that has links to all of us still on it, regardless it is buried in my “Dead to Me” section. :wink:

  7. 7 Adam

    Evidently I suck.

  8. 8 Vanberge

    no way gunny i love you.

    Evidently i suck since you don’t link me!?
    :-P
    We should link each other

  9. 9 Adam

    Holy crap! I didn’t realize! I remember adding wes, but thought I added you to.

    You will be linked within the hour!

  10. 10 Vanberge

    Mr. Gunslinger, I respect your link… And have honored it by linking you in return!

    We are amigos

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