Dave Yoakum, I do not understand why people try to scare other people who do not know much about
SEO.
First, if links to your page do not bring benefits WHY YOU HAVE THAT 2 LINKS in your signature????
Second, why you don't show the link were Google said that?????
Third, but not less important WHY YOU HAVE THAT BUNCH OF LINKS IN YOUR MAIN PAGE???????
Common people teach with the example, if you REALLY don't trust that the links can help your website.............. DON"T DO THAT!!!!