Comments on: Libsyn OPML Directory good idea bad implementation

By: Dave Mansueto

Dave Mansueto — Mon, 29 Aug 2005 02:24:21 +0000

Hey Todd and gang,
Just letting you guys know that we have a fix in there now that allows for external feeds. Please check it out and let us know if it does the trick. Also, Hey Kosso thanks for getting us in the Bluggcaster. I forwarded your comments to Marty who created the directory, he wasn’t quite sure what you meant regarding the ommissions. Love to pick your brain sometime. skype: tacomancini

By: Tom Simpson

Tom Simpson — Sat, 27 Aug 2005 02:41:27 +0000

Todd, can you explain why Libsyn shouldn't point to the feeds that are on their own site? I'm sure that this OPML is used for some "internal" purpose at Libsyn, too. Even their on-site directory points to the pages on "their site". Should they change all of those, too?

By: blugg

blugg — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 12:16:42 +0000

They have also failed to add the ‘type’ attribute and distinguish between xmlUrl and htmlUrl for feed and site.

I did a quick search and replace though, and added the node to my ALL NEW Bluggcaster

now OPML powered: http://blugg.com/caster

cheers todd!
Kosso