Feature Request: Attempt to add tilda before sending HTTP 404

Bug #439700 reported by Tim McNamara
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Affects Status Importance Assigned to Milestone
Launchpad itself
Triaged
Low
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Bug Description

If a user types in a user or team name incorrectly, say https://launchpad.net/tim-clicks, launchpad should check if there's a user at https://launchpad.net/~tim-clicks before failing.

Rationale: Tildas are seldom seen in URLs, therefore less experienced LP users may not be happy using them.

Curtis Hovey (sinzui)
affects: launchpad → launchpad-foundations
Changed in launchpad-foundations:
importance: Undecided → Low
status: New → Triaged
Curtis Hovey (sinzui)
tags: added: 404 confusing-ui
removed: http launchpad lp python redirect
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