Why I can't register this IDN? - IDN Forums

Charrua · #1 02-27-2007, 04:53 AM

Why I can't register this IDN?

ß

Explain wich is the deal please?

I think is idn: http://www.google.com/trends?q=%C3%9F

Thank in advance.

xxbossmanxx · #2 02-27-2007, 04:54 AM

Some idn characters were blocked because they look way too much like other idn charcaters. or ascii as well

Charrua · #3 02-27-2007, 05:00 AM

Thank you xxbossmanxx.

Now why if you copy and paste ß.com go to ascii ss.com if is block?

Thanks again.

Fka200 · #4 02-27-2007, 05:00 AM

weird, the puny code is "ss"

ß.com = ss.com

Charrua · #5 02-27-2007, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fka200

weird, the puny code is "ss"

ß.com = ss.com

That's my point.

Drewbert · #6 02-27-2007, 05:07 AM

The German language is phasing out ß , deciding to use ss instead.

Look's like nameprep has this rule built in.

(All IIRC stuff, YMMV, IANAL etc etc)

blastfromthepast · #7 02-27-2007, 05:11 AM

The long ſ is also mapped to s. Congreſs.com goes to Congress.com.

Paradiſe loſt. Or found?

The long ſ is what makes up ligature doubles s, or ß, being comprised of the italic or cursive ſz or ſs.