hey guys, i've come across a really interesting cite on my research, with really good ideas on it. its an international group's cite discussion forum - should i cite its url which is very long or should i just not cite it at all.

I don't think a blog would be a very reliable source. But if you think it is very relevant and useful, then cite it with the full URL. You can also make a one-off footnote.

how about use tinurl.com - this will help you condense the link into something manageable and short

AnnieG, I asked that option to my supervisor before. He didn't agree with it.

i think i won't cite it. been warned before - i think am just so afraid of plagiarism.