Can someone please explain to me why RSS still exists? 11 years ago
I think the core of it is exactly that - the hiccups and lack of standardization. (This reminds me of the classic tightly-knit Apple vs. open Android argument). Looking at podcasts for example, they are presented in a standardized format on whichever podcast app you use, but the data and enclosures behind that interface are inconsistent. It leads to some episodes downloading quickly, others failing entirely, and all kinds of error checking/validation if you want to provide a slick experience. Maybe text content is better?