Not what it used to be (was: Re: Explaining the benefits of http-range14 (was Re: [HTTP-range-14] Hyperthing: Semantic Web URI Validator (303, 301, 302, 307 and hash URIs) ))

On 19 Oct 2011 22:25, "Hugh Glaser" <hg@ecs.soton.ac.uk> wrote:
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> On 19 Oct 2011, at 17:59, Leigh Dodds wrote:
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> > Hi,
> <snip>
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> > So, can we turn things on their head a little. Instead of starting out
> > from a position that we *must* have two different resources, can we
> > instead highlight to people the *benefits* of having different
> > identifiers? That makes it more of a best practice discussion and one
> > based on trade-offs: e.g. this class of software won't be able to
> > process your data correctly, or you'll be limited in how you can
> > publish additional data or metadata in the future.
> >
> > I don't think I've seen anyone approach things from that perspective,
> > but I can't help but think it'll be more compelling. And it also has
> > the benefits of not telling people that they're right or wrong, but
> > just illustrate what trade-offs they are making.
> >
> > Is this not something we can do on this list?
> I am pretty sure you will find that the answer is no, "we" can't.
> Much as I and many others on the list might like you to, you will be
unable to create a new thread and maintain it on the topic you wish.
> This list is dysfunctional, at least in this respect, and you will find it
is in the responses.

Sad but true, IMHO :( It's not the positive, collaborative and productive
forum it used to be. As a result I've found myself disengaging over the last
year or so. Very sad.

Tom.

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