On 19 Oct 2011 22:25, "Hugh Glaser" <hg@ecs.soton.ac.uk> wrote: > > > On 19 Oct 2011, at 17:59, Leigh Dodds wrote: > > > Hi, > <snip> > > > 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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