Tenuously Asked Questions

General

What is Tenuous Links all about?
What plans do you have for the future development of Tenuous Links?
What regions does Tenuous Links serve?
Why haven't I received a newsletter yet?

Visitors

Do you recommending the products and services of the sites you link to?
Does Tenuous Links make any money?
How are sites rated?
What are the terms and conditions of using this site?
What guarantees and warrantees do you make?
What is "Your Tenuous Links" ?
What is a TLink ?
What is this site's privacy policy?
Why is the navigation to some areas of the site in (brackets)?

Members

Can I update the copy of my site listing?
How do I store my favourite Tenuous Links?
Why do I need to register?

Business

Can I come and work for Tenuous Links?
Can I get a premium listing for my site?
Can I have my site listing moved to the top of the page?
Would you be interested in a business tie-up or partnership?

Advertising

Can I advertise on Tenuous Links?
How much does it cost to advertise on Tenuous Links?

Captain Technology

Can I access old cartoon strips?
Who is Captain Technology?


What is Tenuous Links all about?
TL hopes to redefine how a small number of discerning users use the web. We asked the question; "should a computer algorithm decide what sites you should visit?", and decided no. We though maybe human beings should be involved in sorting the wheat from the chaff.

What plans do you have for the future development of Tenuous Links?
The plans for future development of TL are quite fluid, however we do have an ultimate goal to become one of the web's foremost social networking sites. Here at TL we want the socialising to be at the benefit of every single member, without cliques. We certainly don't want it to a develop into the popularity contests that are ******** and *******, and come to think of it ******.

What regions does Tenuous Links serve?
TL serves the whole world and tenuouslinks.net displays lists English language sites we from around the web. If you live in the UK or the United States you can view location specific content at tenuouslinks.co.uk or tenuouslinks.com respectively. At present we do not list many sites that include content in a language other than English.

Why haven't I received a newsletter yet?
We have not developed the functionality for distbuting newsletters yet. This is planned for future phase. Please don't let this stop you signing up.

Do you recommending the products and services of the sites you link to?
We give no endorsement to sites we link to and are not liable for your use of them. We do not guarantee or warranty any of the content, products and services provided by any of the external internet sites that we link to. We accept no liability for your use of external sites.

Does Tenuous Links make any money?
TL generates a modest income from the various banners and adverts you will see in various areas of the site. Currently all income is reinvested in the running and developement of TL. In addition to this some sites we affiliate with are listed in our directory. These sites,notated with a *, generate an income for TL if you click through to them and subsequently go on to make a purchase.


How are sites rated?
Sites are rated with respect to our five key factors of aesthetic, usability, speed, quality of service and originality.

What are the terms and conditions of using this site?
The terms and conditions of using Tenuous Links can be found here.

What guarantees and warrantees do you make?
None. We no responsibility for the accuracy of any of the content of this site and make no warranty to the level of service provided by this site or any of the products and services included on it.

What is "Your Tenuous Links" ?
"Your Tenuous Links" is the member area of the site. Amongst other things, it allows you to create a personalised view of our website. If you come across a TLink you like, you can store this by clicking on the symbol displayed next to it. Please note this requires a membership registration which is takes hardly any time at all.

What is a TLink ?
A TLink is the name we give to a link to another website.


What is this site's privacy policy?
The Tenuous Links privacy policy can be found here.

Why is the navigation to some areas of the site in (brackets)?
The brackets act as a warning to indicate that you will need to sign in to view this area of the directory.

Can I update the copy of my site listing?
You can edit the copy [description] of the site listings you have submitted, by registering as a member. In order that we can associate you with the site you added, you must register using the email address that you used at the time of the listing request. Note that we reserve the right to edit this copy.

How do I store my favourite Tenuous Links?
Members of TL can store their favourite TLinks in "Your Tenuous Links" by finding a site they like in the directory, and clicking on the symbol displayed next to it. If you have not already done so, you will be asked to sign in. Note this requires membership registration.

Why do I need to register?
Members of TL are rewarded for their patronage with extra functionality and features that are not available to casual visitors. This includes a facility to bookmark your favourite tenuous links, access to additional areas of the TL directory, and functionbality that allows you to update the copy for the links that you have submitted.


Can I come and work for Tenuous Links?
TL are not hiring at present.

Can I get a premium listing for my site?
TL does not offer premium listings. Premium listings would appose our philosophy of making TL listings a truly merit-oriented affair.

Can I have my site listing moved to the top of the page?
TL is a meritocracy and consequently we can not raise the profile of your site by bumping it up our listings. However, please let us know if you make any enhancements or improvements to your website and we will review our five key factor ratings.

Would you be interested in a business tie-up or partnership?
We are always interested to hear suggestions that may be of benefit to both our site and our users. Please do not hesitate to contact us without obligation.

Can I advertise on Tenuous Links?
The adverts on TL are generally are arranged via affiliate networks such as Affiliate Window and TradeDoubler. However, we also open to ad hoc advertisment listings. for more details click here.


How much does it cost to advertise on Tenuous Links?
Details of our advertising options and costs can be found here.

Can I access old cartoon strips?
Not yet. An archive of Captain Technology cartoon strips is planned for a future phase of TL development.

Who is Captain Technology?
Answers on a postcard?