On 17/10/2007, charles.r.matthews@ntlworld.com charles.r.matthews@ntlworld.com wrote:
Is naming a site the same as linking? Note that in the example that caused the case, antisocialmedia.net (which is undoubtedly an attack site) was named, not linked, and its name has been in reliable sources (under the interpretations pushed by the most prominent advocates of BADSITES-like policies).
Naming a site, alluding to a site, hinting at a site's existence: these are not linking to a site. If naming is gaming this principle, then we should treat it like other gaming. Gaming harassment policy is typical of bullying and provocative behaviour - back to the playground. In other works there is a pretty good reason to say WP:HARASS is not for gaming.
Then for God's sake please say this expressly, else the querulous will assume you're justifying removing a well-source and verifiably notable name of an attack site that's achieved real-world notability. You remember, the actual cause of the case being brought!
- d.