@kvl nice idea. But a three-letter IATA code such as #yxu only has the ability to represent one of the 26*26*26 = 17576 possibilities, whereas there’re over 4 million cities and towns in the world. As such, a four-letter ICAO code, such as #cyxu, would be a better candidate. 26*26*26*26 = 456976 different locations could be shared globally. That said, either way would be better than #LdnOnt or #HamOnt, where I come from.

If I ever fully move to this space after abandoning Twitter, which is inevitable, I’ll also be abandoning the #ldnont hashtag.

From the beginning I was a proponent for the shorter, and already established, #yxu tag when the local hashtag debate began back in 2007. I’ll admit that ldnont is more explanatory, but it’s messy and not a standard that’s always easily understood globally. Three character airport codes are understood worldwide.

This was bound to happen eventually, but it still sucks. #Snow #Humbug #LdnOnt

Did you know the second best thing I like about London #ldnont?

It’s traffic jam. That’s the only time when people can go below 70 in a 50 zone. You don’t get to worry about speeding tickets or extended middle fingers of some seasoned pilots.

#LifeInLdnOnt

Been in #ldnont London, Ontario, for a month. Two or three random strangers on social media greeted me – “Welcome to London.”

I think that has been the best part of London so far.

#LifeInLdnOnt

Anyone (preferably full-time students at Western University or Fanshawe College) seeking roommates in London, Ontario? #LdnOnt #LondonOntario #Rent #roomies #tenants