Re: [dxwg] Following the recommendation to use dct:type prevents using SKOS-based reference datasets or standard rdf typing (#1362)

> For example, the scope note of Data service says:
> 
> > The kind of service can be indicated using the dct:type property. Its value may be taken from a controlled vocabulary such as the INSPIRE spatial data service type vocabulary.
> 
> The range of dct:type is rdfs:Class. This creates two serious issues:
> 1. Ambiguity for querying `rdf:type` and `dct:type`
> 2. The best practice for categorisation is to use SKOS-based controlled vocabularies. 
> Concretely I'm currently describing data services of a kind "REST API", "SPARQL Endpoint", "Download Service", and "Human Interaction Service". They are part of a reference dataset, of type `skos:Concept`, hence individuals in WOL sense. Although OWL2 allows punning, it would be nice if the recommendation does not suggest using classes for categorization, or -- better -- recommend either using SKOS-based controlled vocabularies for categorising of resource or -- where appropriate -- the standard rdf typing. 
> 
> See also [Corporate Reference Data Management policy in the European Commission](https://op.europa.eu/en/web/eu-vocabularies/corporate-reference-data-management).
> 
> #dcat #service
> 
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