Re: Simple Straw Poll re. Hash URI Specificity and WebID Definition

On 11/21/12 11:04 AM, Henry Story wrote:
> I am not sure the RWW mailing list is the right place to send this message,
> as they have not followed the debate.

Of course it is, we've made WebID the de facto standard for verifiable 
identity to be used by RWW ACLs. I know of no effort in this realm that 
isn't based on WebID. Thus, it is totally relevant.


>   I think we need a wiki page that lists
> the pros and cons of each of the issues below, if you are going to bring new
> people to the conversation.

That could work to for sure, I just want everyone with a vested interest 
to have a genuine opportunity to express their positions. TPAC and 
recent meetings are not reflective to the communities that will be 
impacted by the WebID definition endeavor.


Kingsley
>
> On 21 Nov 2012, at 16:49, Kingsley Idehen <kidehen@openlinksw.com> wrote:
>
>> All,
>>
>> As per a variety of threads re. the matter of the definition of a WebID, I kindly request a simple +1, -1, or 0 vote on the following issue of concern:
>>
>> Should a WebID be defined specifically as a hash based HTTP URI?
> "Specifically" is not clear.
>
> In terms of language we can use MUST, SHOULD etc.
>
> So perhaps you can rephrase it in those terms.
>
> [1] a WebID MUST be a an HTTP hash uri
> [2] a WebID SHOULD be an HTTP hash uri
> [3] a WebID SHOULD be any HTTP hash uri
>
> in all cases of course we agree that the URI MUST refer to an agent as described in the current spec.
>
> Is this better?
>
>
>> Note:
>> Most of use are extremely time challenged, and really need to make decisions and set priorities re. this matter. Thus, I would like those with a vested interest in this matter to vote.
>>
>> This is an informative endeavor.
>>
>> Poll Question:
>> Do you support defining a WebID *specifically* as a hash based HTTP URI?
>>
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>> Regards,
>>
>> Kingsley Idehen	
>> Founder & CEO
>> OpenLink Software
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