Linking is the essence of the Web

Recently I read an article of Gerry McGovern called "Content Paupers". In this article Gerry used the phrase: "Linking is the essence of the Web". My first thoughts were: 

1. "Indeed", 
2. "That is where ZOMDir is about" and 
3. "I should ask Gerry if it is ok to quote him". 

So I asked if it is ok to quote him, and that was fine. So now you will find on English and Dutch pages without any link this image:

I hope it is an extra stimulans to add a link to the directory.