If you just put links to your shots how are people going to see them without going to the site...therefore you are forcing them to go there to see them. Besides that please understand that some (most) of our members will not follow the links and therefore you will miss out on potential feedback.
Honestly I am trying to be helpful here. If you need any assistance in getting your thread started in the photo sharing section I will be only to glad to help. Please PM if so