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> Then when the centralized registry decides it wants everyone to start using their real names, we're back to where we started. Not really. Directory lookup sh
by MatthewPhillips 14y ago
> Then when the centralized registry decides it wants everyone to start using their real names, we're back to where we started.
Not really. Directory lookup should use a standardized API so that when one directory service goes rouge, clients can just switch to another they trust.
I do think that it's essential for this to be standardized. Not only for this reason, but clients/hosts shouldn't be forced with the responsibility of indexing the entire social web themselves.
- mnutt 14y agoIf it's standardized with multiple providers then either a) you can't communicate with people who have switched to a different directory service or b) it's no longer centralized. :)