It's because members are linking to graphics on websites that contain malware.

You should ALWAYS know the reputation of the website where you find an image or graphic you want to link to. If in doubt, CHECK IT OUT FIRST before linking to an image on a questionable website. How?

Well, if you're using Google's Chrome browser, it does it for you automatically. If you're using a different web browser, you can always run a quick check on the site in question at a service like this:

Sucuri SiteCheck - Free Website Malware Scanner

Yes, this requires ALL of our members to be vigilant and responsible. Which is what we expect, since malware remains a significant problem on the Internet today.

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DocJohn