[hole_n_one]

I take it that a post such as this is out of bounds.

[Askel5]

Where a poster simply is providing an Amazon (or other source) link to the author being discussed or the work being excerpted, I don't think that's out of bounds. In fact, I think it a nice gesture which those whose works we use for our discussions would appreciate.

In fact, I'd encourage folks to source their threads thus ... especially if it's a book review, discussion or lengthy excerpt.

Where the poster has absolutely no relationship save "fan" to the author or publisher or website, I don't see a problem in providing a link for others.