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Skype now censoring links

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Re: Skype now censoring links

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Out of curiosity, try running the same link through a URL shortener and send it again. A brief local test seemed to work.

This is workaround but the main problem is still present

What kills me is the lack of transparency here. If Skype replaced the message for all parties with something like:

"Hey bud, try this link: [Link deleted - this link breaks our terms of server]"

I could at least argue their case (although I still don't want someone to censor my communications with my friends). However, deleting the full message without warning the sender is absurd. What if along with the questionable link I wrote something important.

Mom's very ill. I spent an hour talking to this cutie to console myself: [link]

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