You only get what you give

If your looking to publicize yourself by posting your url all over message boards, please remember the rule 'you only get what you give'.

Forums (message boards) are places to help others, and to get help, or debate about various topics, so if you're just out to 'broadcast' yourself, and not actually participate, you're not going to get much. If your goal is to spam boards, expect that you will be spammed back.

For this very reason, many boards won't even let you post a link to a site (or have a signature), until you have made at least 5 posts. I suggest the following etiquette for message boards

1) If you are asking a question/seeking information. The only links you should include in the message should be to help others help you. For example, you might need to post a screen capture of the error message you are getting, or the page of instructions that are causing you problems.

2) If you are genuinely trying to help someone, then go ahead an post your website/blog in your signature. Especially if it is a blog/site related to the question you are helping to answer. In addition, the board can choose to give you an actual link...not one of those "nofolllows" if you are an avid user of the system.

Just some suggestions, if you are looking you can always visit the BWebCentral forums, for a list of great places to post your questions and respond on "hot" topics. It's all about Karma