I knew about friend link but never used it as I didn't know it's significance. To me sharing the friend link and metering a story was like pressing brake and accelerator. Secondly I was wondering if we share the friend link the readers can read all the articles for free. Hence what is the point of metering a story. Your article has explained both the significance of sharing and helping others get it free and have the possibility of earning income..Thank you for educating.