Etiquette question

[salixbabylon]

So I'm trying to pull together lists of links and recs for my web pages.

Do I need to let the authors of stories/owners of archives know that I'm linking to them? Obviously I should link to the warning page and use their banners if they have them (for the links page), but is it considered rude or improper to not inform people that you're linking to their site from yours?

I guess I'm hoping not, because I'm looking an an assload(tm) of emails to send out and get approvals for, if so.

Anyone know? How would you feel if I linked to your site without telling you?
(Personally, I think I'd like to know, but just for the reassurance that someone was reading. I doubt that, say, Seeker or the PSA really need that fangirlyness.)

Comments

[resonant8.livejournal.com]

I don't think it's the norm to inform writers that you're reccing them. I've only ever gotten, like, two e-mails from people asking permission to link to my stories. I don't mind a bit -- a rec is terrific with or without permission. (Though of course a rec and an LoC is even better, and I'd imagine even Seeker would agree. There's no writer whose life couldn't be improved by more praise.)

Some writers have notes on their web pages that say "Don't link without permission" or "Don't link to individual stories, only to this main page," or whatever. As long as you abide by those, I think you can be confident you're not breaking any fandom rules.

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

Thanks for your thoughts.

I agree that a rec is a compliment, but also that more praise is always nice for writers.

Whoo! I'm going to be sending out SO MANY emails! Time to put on the squeeing!fangirl hat!