Friday, February 24, 2006
When is a Slurl not a Slurl?
Sometimes something looks like a Slurl, smells like a Slurl, and sure as hell feels like a Slurl. But it ain't no Slurl, no siree. Here are some common infringements:
- The ex-Slurl. This is where the domain owner his come to his or her senses and changed the address. There are a few different types:
- Adding a carefully chosen hyphen or two (like Experts' Exchange)
- More drastic changes, when the chosen domain is particularly rediculous (like Mole Station Nursery).
- Shutting down the site completely. When you have got off to such a bad start, that could be the best way to go. Like Powergen Italia.
- The fake Slurl. There are some sneaky people out there who would choose a domain with a double-meaning intentionally. How very dare they? There has been much debate about a firm favourite of mine - Pen Island. It's hard for me to admit, but it does seem like a hoax. That makes me used. And dirty. I need a bath.
- The rubbish attempt at a Slurl. A good example is Lake Tahoe's visitor site - www.gotahoe.com. Don't misunderstand, I see the alleged Slurl, but I like my words spelled right, and having a garden implement doesn't do it for me.
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I think that gotahoe.com is the epitome of a slurl, as is the slurl occurs when you look at the URL and say it out loud to someone else.
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