> I often have to send out URLs via email with ridiculously long > tracking codes attached to them that have the potential to wrap and > break. So, I must use a shortener, plain and simple. I can't > reliably send them out otherwise. These links are generally time > sensitive and the client cares not for anyone attempting to click > them beyond a month or so. Ditto for those long URLs in Tweets. > Isn't this the Apocalypse that Joshua Shacter forewarns us of: a URL > shortening service that's redirecting an ad tracking code that's > redirecting to (hopefully!) a native URL?!?
I think that that the modifier "for a limited time" is key. "For a limited time" was always assumed with Twitter in the days before they had a search, but as anyone knows who's deployed any limited use IT application, these things generally turn out to be a lot more difficult to get out than you think. > What of all those shortened URLs in Twitterspace--aren't they time- > sensitive, too? Does anyone care if a month-old link is still > available? Is it relevant anymore? See above. Steven --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Our Web site: http://www.RefreshAustin.org/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Refresh Austin" group. [ Posting ] To post to this group, send email to [email protected] Job-related postings should follow http://tr.im/refreshaustinjobspolicy We do not accept job posts from recruiters. [ Unsubscribe ] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] [ More Info ] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Refresh-Austin -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
