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Hmpph. Is it really necessary to introduce yet another syntax for string
representation of O/R names? (There are at least three already.) I see nothing
that this one contributes that has not already been dealt with by the others.
The others do have one major advantage: they are already deployed.

Just say no to "standards" that differ from established practice for no
obvious reason other than to be different.

<csg>