TL;DR:
Reduce explicit mentions of external sites in posts.
The headline might come as a surprise, but the reality is straightforward. We are finally addressing this challenging issue.
Why? Since resuming development work in August, we have encountered a large volume of posts referencing external sites, and we feel it is time to take this matter seriously. Our site is an independent entity; it should not serve merely as a gateway to other websites.
We need to implement rules to curb mentions of external sites, particularly those intended for self-promotion or advertising.
The line between intentional promotion and casual mention is often blurred, making it difficult to distinguish the two. Misjudgments risk penalizing users who genuinely want to share or discuss specific sites. However, in principle, I believe we should maintain a relatively open approach and let the community and moderators decide together.