Do you create friendly short URL's?

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When you create short URLs, it is worth considering exactly why you are shortening it.

Is it for space or readability? If it is for readability or you expect anyone to ever type it in, then consider making a friendly short URL.

I want to be able to type this URL in, but it is VERY long:

blogs.msdn.com/b/briankel/archive/2010/06/25/now-available-visual-studio-2010-rtm-virtual-machine-with-sample-data-and-hands-on-labs.aspx

Bad example - People can’t easily type this URL in... it is too long

Thanks Rob, that is great. Made a bit.ly at http://bit.ly/aC5Lb2

OK example - Short URL, but how will people remember that?

Thanks Rob, that is great. Made a bit.ly at http://bit.ly/VS2010VM

Good example - Short URL, easier to remember