IMO, if we are to use a prefix, it should ONLY be N and not NXT, and then there should be no dash between the N and the rest of the account.
Then it will do nothing for branding, because it will just look like part of the address (that's also true for the ridiculous NxxxxXxxxxT scheme).
I also prefer short addresses, but since some people strongly believe in branding we added an optional "NXT-" prefix.
the fact that its THERE though. at the very front.
accomplishes the same function
I dont particularly care for the N prefix AT ALL. but if we absolutely MUST then please just make it part of the address, with no dash. it removes the balance of the address.