Reasons for disallowing Arabic script digit mixing at the protocol level

Ram Mohan rmohan at afilias.info
Tue Mar 10 13:25:37 CET 2009


As I wrote yesterday, attached to this note is output from the ASIWG (Arabic Script IDN Working Group)'s drafting team on Arabic script digit mixing.  The discussion centers on a "no digit mixing" philosophy to be implemented at the protocol level.

Inside the ASIWG, earlier discussions centered around whether disallowing digit mixing ought to be done at the protocol or the application level, considering the risk and potential for harm.  A final consensus is being worked on.

-ram
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