Eh? It is linking and running because he’s offering nothing more than the story. No personal opinion, analysis, etc. The quality or relevance of the stories is irrelevant.
Hmm, doesn’t seem that way to me. But let’s not argue impressions, let’s check.
Last 9 threads started in P&R by Brian Rucker: (I searched for 10 but I had to omit the Theocracy Watch thread because that’s an oldie)
Contentful posts by Brian Rucker after starting thread: 0
Contentful posts by Brian Rucker after starting thread: 0
Contentful posts by Brian Rucker after starting thread: 0
Contentful posts by Brian Rucker after starting thread: 2
Contentful posts by Brian Rucker after starting thread: 0
Contentful posts by Brian Rucker after starting thread: 0
Contentful posts by Brian Rucker after starting thread: 2
Contentful posts by Brian Rucker after starting thread: 0
Contentful posts by Brian Rucker after starting thread: 2
Now I’m not trying to pick on Brian, he’s just doing this thing and I do find many of the articles interesting, but I don’t think it’s an any way an exaggeration to say he’s more of a linking bot then someone you have an interesting discussion with.
It’s a matter of opinion. Some people get irritated by link and run, some don’t. Myself, I lean slightly more towards keeping things focused on discussion but I also realize the articles can sometimes be interesting conversation starters.