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Bernardo de La Paz

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3. You read Huffington Post. Learn trimming URLs so internet advertisers & scammers don't learn your browsing habits

Reply to ProudMNDemocrat (Original post)

Wed Jun 18, 2025, 11:40 AM

Jun 18

Notice how the question mark and everything after was not used, but is displayed. Even if you had not posted the HuffPo link, we and the advertisers would know.

Trim a link, use the Preview button, test the trimmed link as displayed, and then trim or re-add bits as needed.

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Donald Trump's Old Tweet Mocking Obama On Iran Comes Back To Haunt Him [View all] ProudMNDemocrat Jun 18 OP

He'll just claim that tweet is a hoax Attilatheblond Jun 18 #1

The tweet is dated. ProudMNDemocrat Jun 18 #2

When truth doesn't concern him, pretty sure a dated tweet would bother him a bit Attilatheblond Jun 18 #4

You read Huffington Post. Learn trimming URLs so internet advertisers & scammers don't learn your browsing habits Bernardo de La Paz Jun 18 #3

Thank you! Handy info Attilatheblond Jun 18 #5