Re: [iri] #73: Decide on organization-specific schemes

On 2011-12-10 21:05, Chris Weber wrote:
> On 12/10/2011 9:16 AM, Larry Masinter wrote:
>> I think using DNS names as URI prefixes might actually be harmful
>> rather than helpful.
>> I'd rather see people be able to register a unique prefix (e.g.,
>> "eventbrite" in this case) since URI schemes need to be longer-lived
>> than DNS names.
> Hi Larry, I can see your point about longevity. Does anyone else prefer
> the approach Larry mentions, to use an organization's name, versus using
> the organization's registered domain name?
>
> eventbrite vs com-eventbrite-attendee
> ...

I think if we do the former we may end up in a world of pain, with 
people fighting for the prefixes.

Best regards, Julian

Received on Monday, 12 December 2011 23:16:52 UTC