The First Issue:  Restricted Embedded Links...

The problem arises in trying to get the results of that research, knowledge and experience into the hands of those searching

for answers. Most hosts restrict submissions to one or two embedded links if they allow any at all.  That is a real issue

when the author is actually concerned about providing quality referenced content.

These articles on the super slab run the gamut from the frivolous to the technical.  Most computer and internet related

articles are probably of the technical variety at least to some extent, and it is understood there are those who game the

system and abuse their privilege. So, restrict the number of links back to the author and his or her web sites, not to

legitimate referenced sources. That will make more work for the hosts who read all these articles before they are published,

but most of them get paid well for editing what you see and read on their sites.

The Second Issue:  Article Lengths...

Each hosts has his or her minimum length requirements normally in the 600 word range.  Such a minimum often causes one of

necessity to be much too verbose instead of succinct as we have always been taught.  Professors say keep cutting the article

down.  Don't use five words when one will suffice.  On the article hosting sites, the rule seems to be don't use one word

when you can write a paragraph.

For example, an article on the subject should explain what can be done to speed up Windows Vista (EXPENSIVE!) Computers, how

to properly tune up Windows XP (EXPENSIVE!) Computers, and why Linux Ubuntu (FREE...DOWNLOADABLE) runs better, faster, and

with less virus and crash problems on most computers than any Microsoft Windows operating system and then shut up. Note: 

"Ubuntu's biggest problem may be a shortage of compatible wireless drivers".
 
Why have a two year old babbling on forever just to meet some arbitrary word count? It does not matter what moo moo makers

say, One size does not fit all! So, if it is an article on the history of computers or computer techs and sciences there

needs to be considerably more than 600 words especially with limited embedded reference links. On the other hand if it is a

simple complete steps 1, 2, 3 to fix a specific issue it may need to be considerably less.