[imjustsaying]

Always wondered when this, removing the path after the domain, would be put in. It's visually simpler and would probably improve the metrics recording perceived sleekness of user experience.

But removing the path would be a burden to those discovering how the web really works.

[sixothree]

Why not just take out the address bar altogether.

[Thorrez]

The purpose of removing the path and subdomains is that some people think it will help stop phishing. Does anyone think removing the domain name will help stop phishing?

[sixothree]

Removing the URL didn't seem to stop phishing. I was just being obtuse.