Hi Elan,
>From one of your latest posts, I've concluded that our differences on what is
and isn't reference are quite minor, after all (except for my woeful lack of
background). I agree on the overall framework you proposed under the terms
"explicit reference" and "automatice reference". I was toying with these
terms, which pretty much parallel yours:
value reference: The relationship between a word and the value it
references.
series reference: The relationship between a series value and its
underlying data.
I realize that "series reference" is not a good term, since essentially the
same form of reference also applies to the relationship between any-function!
object! and possibly port! values and their underlying data. (I'm still
groping in the dark regarding how port! values should be pictured.)
I've also learned a lot about contexts from this thread. My hazy notions have
sharpened quite a bit thanks to remarks you and Gabriele have made. Thanks!
TIE, and have a great New Year!
Eric
