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Are stackoverflow links follow or nofollow?
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I've tried to find the answer to this question myself, but I've found differing opinions. The conclusion I've come to is that Stackoverflow allows follow links when the user that posts the link has sufficient reputation or if the link receives user validation.
Has anyone else here used Stackoverflow.com that knows the answer to this question?

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Perfect! Thanks for your help Kristen

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Thanks for the tip. I've never spotted that before!
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For future reference, if you've got the Moz bar installed in your browser, all you need to do is click the pencil/marker icon and select the "Nofollowed (pink)" option. All nofollow links on that page will be highlighted.
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