[aprssig] spaces in object names

[Lynn W. Deffenbaugh (Mr)]

Curt,

Well said!  And I'd add that the spec recommend that the pop-up warning 
include some language describing the "why" of the recommendation, that 
it can introduce ambiguity in displays.

This is about the most level-headed suggestion I've read in this thread 
so far!

Lynn (D) - KJ4ERJ - Putting my voice behind his!

Curt, WE7U wrote:
> On Wed, 12 Aug 2009, Steve Dimse wrote:
>
>> There is nothing incompatible with the statement that object names 
>> must not contain two or more consecutive spaces. Adopting that 
>> proposal reduces the chance for communications errors. I just cannot 
>> see a situation where having "A  B" and "A   B" as distinct objects 
>> would ever be considered an enhancement.
>
> I'd like to see a spec _recommendation_ that multiple consecutive
> embedded spaces in an object/item name be discouraged, but that if
> present they should be maintained by client software as received.
>
> "Discouragement" perhaps should even go as far as a pop-up warning
> box during creation which warns the operator about the "improper"
> practice.  The client software should not disallow the creation, but
> should make it more difficult, with a specific choice by the
> operator to continue in that case.
>
> This sort of operation should decrease the accidental creation of
> like-named objects in a stressful situation yet not go as far as
> changing the string as received.  I find combining multiple embedded
> spaces into one space quite distasteful.
>