One reason other URL shrinkers don't do opt-out previewing is because it defeats the purpose of the shrinker being convinient. For instance, I use bit.ly's plugin in my Gmail inbox. In two clicks, my URL is shrunk and pasted wherever I want it. If I had an automatic preview of the page, it would take longer to load, making the shrinking process less convenient.

True, but it is entirely opt-out with a single click. So it doesn't have to be there-- but for your clickers they can decide for themselves what they prefer.

neat idea - but I open links and as they load look elsewhere - meaning I entirely miss your inbetween page.

you're solving a problem you made. want a medal?

We didn't make the problem. We're just having fun with silly URL hacks and giving people something fun to show their friends. While we're at it, we're trying to do it the best way we know how.

There's always the choice not to participate in some activity.

Among other things, that would have solved the Great Depression, World War I, and Germany's hyperinflation in the thirties. Also AIDS.

Yep, Linkrot is right up there.

This comment suggests you don't understand my point. Which is basically that people will act in their own individual interest even when its obvious that if everyone does the same thing, bad things are the inevitable result.

this comment is unbelieveably snarky, if it were anyone other than joshu I have a feeling they'd be at -4 right now, not +4. Would you really say "want a medal?" in person. I doubt it.

You've obviously never met me.