Re: Namespace of ODRL

My 2 cents (as a developer) ...

We could draw an analogy of pots and pans (model) and ingredients (vocab):

As a cook, I should probably know the difference between an ingredient and a pot or pan.

As stated previously, the pots and pans are much less likely to change than ingredients, and if I start to cook with new ingredients I shouldn't have to version my pots and pans.

If I decide I love ODRL's pots and pans but not the ingredients I can use my own, and with the clean separation I'll be less likely to accidentally use some ODRL sugar.

I personally think the separation makes sense.

Regards,

Ray


On Jul 15, 2013, at 9:10 AM, Mo McRoberts <Mo.McRoberts@bbc.co.uk> wrote:

> 
> On  2013-Jul-15, at 13:50, "Myles, Stuart" <SMyles@ap.org> wrote:
> 
>> 3) Using the same base URI for both the vocab and the model
>> 
>> I don't see this as being as crucial, in part because the model and the vocabulary are distinct in my mind. Not least  because ODRL v2 is described as being a framework, where particular industries can supply their own verticals, as needed. Perhaps this was necessary to state, in order to help spread the idea of ODRL but in practice isn't necessary, since few industries are creating their own specific vocabulary (except for RightsML http://dev.iptc.org/RightsML - and even this only differs from the common vocabulary in very few ways).
> 
> I do understand the rationale, but I feel *moderately* strongly that:
> 
> - Separating them adds a burden of complexity all round (not least because developers and authors have to remember whether a given foo is part of the vocab or the model, rather than it being 'ODRL' or 'something which builds on ODRL').
> 
> - It's not necessary to do it in order to support an extensible landscape, be that things derived from ODRL, or extensions (such as new kinds of Action).
> 
> I *do* think it's a good thing to call out the extensibility in the spec, though.
> 
> M.
> 
> --
> Mo McRoberts - Analyst - BBC Archive Development,
> Zone 1.08, BBC Scotland, 40 Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1DA,
> MC3 D6, Media Centre, 201 Wood Lane, London W12 7TQ,
> 0141 422 6036 (Internal: 01-26036) - PGP key CEBCF03E
> 
> 
> 
> -----------------------------
> http://www.bbc.co.uk
> This e-mail (and any attachments) is confidential and
> may contain personal views which are not the views of the BBC unless specifically stated.
> If you have received it in
> error, please delete it from your system.
> Do not use, copy or disclose the
> information in any way nor act in reliance on it and notify the sender
> immediately.
> Please note that the BBC monitors e-mails
> sent or received.
> Further communication will signify your consent to
> this.
> -----------------------------
>

Received on Monday, 15 July 2013 13:52:51 UTC