[uf-discuss] A (big) problem with XFN: identity of source andtarget not findable

[Scott Reynen]

On Mar 20, 2008, at 9:27 AM, Costello, Roger L. wrote:

> The purpose of a representative hCard is to identify itself as "Hey,
> look at me, I am the author of this page."


I think it's more "Hey, look at me, I am the *subject* of this page."   
The author is identified by <address>.

> A PLEA TO INFLUENCE THE SOCIAL NETWORKS
>
> Are there people on this list who can influence:
>  - Flickr,
>  - Last.fm,
>  - Ma.gnolia,
>  - MetaFilter, and
>  - Twitter
> to use a representative hCard to identify the person that the web page
> is talking about?


I've contacted Matt from MetaFilter.

Peace,
Scott