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This is kinda arguing semantics, but: The address doesn't use brackets.You include brackets to delineate the address, if the address-containing string could in
by BenjiWiebe 6mo ago
This is kinda arguing semantics, but: The address doesn't use brackets.You include brackets
to delineate the address, if the address-containing string could include colons already.
So any place that can only take addresses, not some sort of URL, should/can (of course, the program author can do whatever he/she wants!) accept addresses without delineation.
- tonymet 6mo agoList all of the network CLI tools that need brackets or even shell escapes for ipv4 addresses. 90% of HN replies are debating trivialities to attempt to skirt the point. The point is that ipv6 usability is worse. CLI usability is a good example. There are many benefits to ipv6, but let’s at least admit the faults so they can be addressed and encourage further adoption.