"If you're conflicted and just want to be sure, it's totally fine to set up & use disavow files. If you notice that the bulk of the problems are from a few TLDs, you can also disavow the whole TLD. The disavow file is a tool, not a religion :-). Most sites don't need it, but that's not all sites."
Google's John Mueller clarified that disavow files are useful tools for certain situations, despite most sites not requiring them. He advised that if uncertain about link quality issues, using a disavow file is acceptable. Mueller suggested that when problems originate from a few specific top-level domains, disavowing entire TLDs is an option. He emphasized that the disavow file functions as a practical tool rather than a mandatory practice. Mueller acknowledged that while the majority of websites don't need disavow files, exceptions exist for sites experiencing significant problematic link patterns.
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