On 10/27/05, James M Snell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Luke Arno wrote:
>
> >I am not arguing *for* nesting collections. I am arguing
> >*against* needlessly preventing them.
> >
> >
> >
> Woo hoo! We're getting somewhere!!
>
> Your Pace explicitly calls for nested collections in the conceptual model...
>
>      "The conceptual model being expressed is the same as XOXO in that
> collections can contain both entries and collections. Collections MAY
> have 0 or 1 primary feeds to which entries can be POSTed and from which
> the entries considered to be "in" the collection can be retrieved, 0 or
> many "search-templates", 0 or many "member-types" ***and 0 or many
> nested collections.***"
>

Like I said. I have already changed my mind about some things
in this pace and am rewriting it. I have not problem leaving
explicit nesting language out of the spec, with one exception:
the profile itself may have to say one way or the other what is
allowed or not inside of what.

> ...are you saying that it is ok to NOT add that specific language to the
> core so long as whatever format we do choose doesn't rule it out?  If
> so, then I'm embarassed to say that we've been arguing on the same side
> of the fence this whole time.
>

In both are defense we were dancing around a confusing
double negative. :)

> >Talk to me about why you want a more limited format.
> >
> >
> >The restriction is de facto. If you are not against a format
> >that does not prevent nesting then, do you have any other
> >objections to my proposed format?
> >
> >
> >
> >If not then can I count on a >=0 from you?
> >
> >
> >
> As I've said before, I'm not arguing in favor of or against any
> particular format at this point.
>
> >Do you have any other concerns about my proposal?
> >
> >If you do not feel the existing format is adequate then
> >what are your thoughts on my proposed format. (BTW
> >it does need lots of improvement. I am working on a new
> >Pace and would sincerely love feedback.)
> >
> >
> >
> Still compiling my thoughts on the format.  I do have concerns but I
> need to first fully understand the minimum core feature requirements for
> introspection which is why I've been trying so hard to understand the
> need for nested collections.
>
> I'll get back to you on feedback.  What I will suggest now is that your
> reworked Pace should specify the exact language you want inserted into
> the spec.  That'll make it a whole hell of a lot easier to debate this
> stuff.
>

Agreed. I am doing that. That is why it is taking me so long.

I am glad that we were not so far apart after all.

- Luke

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