Re: feedvalidator.org turned into a biased and untrustworthy resource

Clinton Gallagher wrote:
> 
> I don't like the idea that this particular feed validator flags and calls
> our namespace "unknown" and marks it up --indicating-- an error and
> --implying-- something is wrong with it. If the code is well-formed leave it
> alone and quit playing elitist asshole politics unless you have a
> methodology to determine and test the XML namespace for VALIDITY not its
> POPULARITY NO DIFFERENT THAN ASSHOLE POLITICIANS DO TO CAST ASPERSIONS ON
> COMPETITION.

First, it does *not* mark the feed as an error.

Second, did you follow the provided [help] link?

   http://feedvalidator.org/docs/warning/UnknownNamespace.html

If you did, it tells you how to provide feedback on this issue, and what 
information would be helpful to provide.

> Secondly, marking up the results of one of the feeds my software generates
> as an error to notify and advise the use of an atom:link is also an
> underhanded way to recommend what you believe should be done regardless of
> the veracity of what you contend. Marking my work up as an error?

Again, this is clearly not marked an error.

And again, did you follow the provided [help] link on that message 
either?  It provides a brief summary of why this message was provided, 
complete with links as to where you can find more information.  In the 
case of that particular message, this mailing list is the right place to 
inquire further on the topic.

> Why are you are spray painting yellow graffiti on my work?
> 
> //example
> http://metromilwaukee.com/feeds/rsstestnamespaces.xml 
> <http://metromilwaukee.com/feeds/rsstestnamespaces.xml>

- Sam Ruby


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