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You should probably consider truncating long domains. Maybe if it is > 7 characters, truncate to 7. Something like that. It would run the risk of collisions. I
by trickjarrett 18y ago
You should probably consider truncating long domains. Maybe if it is > 7 characters, truncate to 7. Something like that. It would run the risk of collisions.
It may be worth also allowing users to suggest the shortening of the url the first time a domain is submitted. Just truncate ycominbator to yc etc.
I love this idea and if you decide not to pursue it, please let me know as this is something I would eagerly work on.
- jgrahamc 18y agoI am working on it.
- erikwiffin 18y agoIf for some unexpected reason you need a hand, I'd be more than happy to help out. I'm pretty handy with php and I know I could throw together a better looking page than tinyurl.com.
- jgrahamc 18y agoI built it: http://twi.bz http://twi.bz. It's very, very alpha. Email me with any problems.