Links posted in threads getting Clipped ?

[BuckSkin]

I have noticed that this site has a habit of clipping links at the first comma and many links do indeed have commas.

This corrupts the integrity of the link and makes for incorrect web addresses and failed connections.

Can anything be done to address this ?

[Tpgettys]

Can you give us an example of such a link BuckSkin ? I guess I have never noticed a comma embedded in a link.  To be safe, you might want to paste it into a Code block (use the icon with 'C' inside a square).

[BuckSkin]

Here:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russellville,_Ohio


and here:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ash_Ridge,_Ohio


I am fairly certain there are more scattered around.

[BuckSkin]

Another example:

www.google.com/maps/@38.9932036,-83.7142045,78m/data=!3m1!1e3

[hmca]

I think this is the best way to add a link to a post.  It should help you avoid this problem.

[Tpgettys]

BuckSkin , I have found that a comma may be used in a URL, but that it is discouraged.  Here is a short clip from what I have learned:

I just took on a "mom and pop" client who did all its own site design and URL structuring. They have URL structures all over the place and even have URLs with commas in them (which I'd never seen). They don't seem to be a problem, but I'm sure this isn't good. Am I right?

Answer: While it's definitely possible to use commas in URLs, it's not a widely used practice, nor is it recommended.

First, from a user standpoint, most will have trouble understanding the placement of a comma within the common URL structure because, unlike hyphens or underscores, they are not an ordinary URL parameter. Notice the difference visually when confronted with the two URLs below (one with commas, and one without):

www.yoursite.com/category/keyword1,keyword2

www.yoursites.com/category-keyword1-keyword2

When it comes to most online users, anything out of the ordinary can make them wary of a Web site. And with our example above, just seeing a comma-delineated URL may cause site visitors to click away.

And why wouldn't they? Users aren't familiar with commas in URLs because they aren't normally used as part of the hierarchy in a link. They can, however, be used to delineate subcomponents within a URL structure.

I know that that doesn't help with your issue.  Unfortunately we have no control over the code that implements the forum.

[Tpgettys]

Oh!  I just tried creating a link using one of your URLs and it works!  I am using this one:

https://www.google.com/maps/@38.9932036,-83.7142045,78m/data=!3m1!1e3

link

I now think the problem is the way you are going about embedding it in your post.  Please follow the directions that Helen gave above.  I am confident it will allow you to do what you are wanting.