tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750259.post44657288208433951..comments2023-04-06T16:50:44.293+02:00Comments on A Roll in the Universe: A bit of tech: URL shortenersKeera Ann Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07466103379725251225noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750259.post-52538257436710619162009-04-11T22:43:00.000+02:002009-04-11T22:43:00.000+02:00Which explains the rise in popularity of shortened...Which explains the rise in popularity of shortened URLs for Twitterers. There is a prediction that the link rot will eventually implode the internet. :-)Keera Ann Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07466103379725251225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750259.post-83906463099179723732009-04-11T22:24:00.000+02:002009-04-11T22:24:00.000+02:00The stupid thing about Twitter is that it counts a...The stupid thing about Twitter is that it counts all the characters in the longer link as part of your 140 max. and then shortens the link only after you click "publish". I don't see any advantage in that. :-pSparkling Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12799366562472325812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750259.post-69338902320525037112009-04-11T21:05:00.000+02:002009-04-11T21:05:00.000+02:00There are algorithms one can use to make a permane...There are algorithms one can use to make a permanent shorter link that uses one's own domain, but I didn't link to those. :-)<BR/><BR/>I am indeed enjoying mild (if wet) weather, and plenty of time for goofing off and watching my DVDs. I hope you're having a lovely Easter holiday, too!Keera Ann Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07466103379725251225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750259.post-50194013598213631252009-04-11T20:53:00.000+02:002009-04-11T20:53:00.000+02:00I have to admit that I have never heard of URL sho...I have to admit that I have never heard of URL shorteners.;) However they do seem like a good idea, as some URLs are way to complicated.<BR/>Hope you are having a Happy Easter weekend.;)Zuzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02137958790178864561noreply@blogger.com