The "Introduction to The Atom Syndication Format" indicates that atom:source
is an "optional" element of atom:entry. While this is indicated by the "MAY"
in the first sentence of the specification's description of atom:source, the
second sentence, by using "SHOULD", would seem to indicate that in some
circumstances, atom:source is a recommended element. The text I refer to is:
4.2.11: "Such metadata SHOULD be preserved if the source atom:feed contains
any of the child elements atom:author, atom:contributor, atom:rights, or
atom:category and those child elements are not present in the source
atom:entry."
I suggest that the Introduction cover atom:source in the "recommended"
section and highlight the case in which it is recommended.
bob wyman
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