[elch]

True, but is there really the need for XBMC etc. to support all of them? If the developers encounter a service that might require a 'special' parameter, they can add support for this particular parameter in the same breath (if not already done). The effort is worth it, if you ask me. The advantages are obvious: A much more flexible library with no need for the (mis)use of uncommon characters as separators as you'd suggested on the mailing list.