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by amelius 3173 days ago
Why not make every URL that's shown in the title bar a permalink by default?

That way, you have the best of both worlds in all cases.

If another object tries to use the same URL as another object (which was used first), then a new URL must be generated (just add something at the end of the name).
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s17n 3173 days ago
Because then you are compromising the utility of your url-as-search semantics, complicating your implementation, and probably distorting your data and/or schema. A better solution is to make the distinction between "display" and "permanent" url a first class concept.
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amelius 3173 days ago
> Because then you are compromising the utility of your url-as-search semantics

Could you explain why?

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