My linking policy
In view of certain comments raised by two different "passerby's", I thought it appropriate to be explicit about my linking policy (for linking to other blogs, in particular, in the Singapore Blogosphere).
I will not be explicitly seeking your permission before I link if:
I do not have a policy concerning the conditions under which another blogger may link to this blog; however, please see my Creative Commons Licence for the conditions of use for this blog.
UPDATE: Thanks to something that Knightofpentacles shared in the comments, I should make clear that the above is my own personal policy, adopted for now because of unique circumstances, as a courtesy to fellow bloggers in the Singapore Blogosphere. I reserve the right to change my policy. Most importantly of all, the above does not in any way imply a concession on my part that bloggers who leave their stuff in a publically accessible domain have a right not to be linked without permission. They have no such right. For reference, see this article. (Edited for emphasis)
ADDITION: In no way should the statement of this personal policy imply any suggestion that anyone else should follow my example--it is merely a statement of how I intend to act in the future until further notice. I believe that it is precisely the freedom of the internet that gives me the right to restrict my own freedom of action as I see fit.
Check out the comments.
I will not be explicitly seeking your permission before I link if:
1. You are a big time blogger with a popular public blog that everyone links to; orI will explicitly seek your permission (by email or comment) before I link if:
2. You are one of those bloggers with whom I have a past relationship of exchanging links; or
3. Past pattern of activity indicates that your blog is public even though we do not have a regular relationship of exchanging links.
4. Your blog does not fit into any of the categories above, and especially if your blog looks like it's intended to be personal or private (even if your blog is not secured).I am also willing to consider removing a link to you if, having linked already, you email (you know where to find my email address) requesting that I delink (you must specify the relevant permalinks on my blog, however, and allow me time to do so; be reasonable.).
I do not have a policy concerning the conditions under which another blogger may link to this blog; however, please see my Creative Commons Licence for the conditions of use for this blog.
UPDATE: Thanks to something that Knightofpentacles shared in the comments, I should make clear that the above is my own personal policy, adopted for now because of unique circumstances, as a courtesy to fellow bloggers in the Singapore Blogosphere. I reserve the right to change my policy. Most importantly of all, the above does not in any way imply a concession on my part that bloggers who leave their stuff in a publically accessible domain have a right not to be linked without permission. They have no such right. For reference, see this article. (Edited for emphasis)
ADDITION: In no way should the statement of this personal policy imply any suggestion that anyone else should follow my example--it is merely a statement of how I intend to act in the future until further notice. I believe that it is precisely the freedom of the internet that gives me the right to restrict my own freedom of action as I see fit.
Check out the comments.
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