[whatwg] several messages about a way to disable referer headers for links
Charles
lists07 at wiltgen.net
Tue Nov 6 17:10:39 PST 2007
>>> While we are unable correct the spelling of "referer", we certainly
>>> need not duplicate it for "noreferrer". There must be some end to
>>> this self-humiliation.
>>
>> I think it's way better to stay consistent. Especially as the
>> feature affects the Referer (sic) header.
>
> I too think Anne is right here...
This may be one of those "never been done, so can never happen" things, but
couldn't the spec as easily support both?
It seems a bit silly that stuff should have to be spelled wrong to work.
-- Charles
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