WP-A: A New URL Shortener

[Thomas 'PointedEars' Lahn]

Chris Angelico wrote:

> In some cases, the correct solution would be a short URL at a domain
> that the provider controls. But that's no different from running your
> own shortener service - it still has the extra indirection and
> consequent risks. So for a lot of people, a public shortener is just
> as good.

A domain that the provider controls is different: It reduces the risk
of the shorter URL breaking because there is only one stakeholder.

BTW and JFTR, this thread has gone *way* off topic.

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