18. Posts with links only may be deleted Posts containing only links with no associated commentary or expression of an opinion may be deleted. The purpose of AAM is to encourage reasoned discussion. Unfortunately some people have resorted to simply posting links to articles with no accompanying commentary, expression of an opinion or overall contribution to the substantive discussion. In many cases such posts seem to made simply to cause controversy. Where this is suspected to be the case such posts will be deleted. Where the link seems to be posted in good faith and makes sense in the context of the ongoing discussion the post will not be deleted.