Abstract
Define two elements inside the <head> element.
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<icon> for linking to a favicon for the feed
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<image> for linking to an image for the feed
Status
Open
Related and Conflicting Proposals
PaceEnclosuresAndPix, PaceMultipleImages
Rationale
Feature parity with RSS 2.0
Provide images for displaying with the feed in user-agent UI.
Both <image> and <icon> are valid for feeds, but not for <entry>, and thus the generic <link> construct isn't perfectly appropriate. Also, the <link> element is/was intended for linking to resources which are not intended for direct independent/standalone access.
Proposal
Add to Section 4 two new sections.
=== 4.x atom:icon Element ===
The "atom:icon" element's content is a URI which identifies an
image which provides iconic visual identification for a feed. The
image SHOULD have an aspect ratio of one (horizontal) to one (vertical),
and should be suitable for presentation in small size.
=== 4.y atom:image Element ===
The "atom:image" element's content is a URI which
identifies an image which provides visual identification for a
feed. The image SHOULD have an aspect ratio of 2 (horizontal) to 1 (vertical).
Insert into section 4.2 The "atom:head" Element
* atom:head elements MAY contain exactly one atom:icon element.
* atom:head elements MAY contain exactly one atom:image element.
Impacts
Notes
The RSS 2.0 <image> element has constraints on maximum height and width. For interoperability purposes should we suggest the same limits (as a SHOULD)?
