Re: Names for top and bottom properties

On 30 Apr 2008, at 10:19, Carsten Lutz wrote:

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> On Wed, 30 Apr 2008, Rinke Hoekstra wrote:
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>> Hi,
>>
>> I propose we go for the pragmatic solution, and just use the words  
>> we (as WG) already use to refer to these properties: topProperty  
>> and bottomProperty.
>>
>> Although I really am all for 'pronouncable' property names (which I  
>> heard Alan advocate), I believe these only confuse matters in this  
>> case (as Bijan and Chris suggest).
>>
>> Also, the possibleProperty does not cover the semantics of the top  
>> property, as the top property relates all individuals, not  
>> possibly, but actually.
>
> I agree with Rinke's arguments and second this.

and me. Cheers, Uli

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>
> greetings,
> 		Carsten
>
>> -Rinke
>>
>>
>> On 30 apr 2008, at 00:42, Sandro Hawke wrote:
>>>>> Last week it was agreed in principle that we should add these
>>>>> properties, but we need to find suitable names for them.
>>>>> Suggestions in an email please!
>>>>> A hasSomethingOrNothingToDoWith B
>>>>> A doesOrDoesNotRelateTo B
>>>>> by construction neither of these can be false (assuming excluded
>>>>> middle)...
>>> Which makes me think:
>>>
>>>  A mayRelateTo B      (or mayBeRelatedTo)
>>> and
>>>  A possibleProperty B
>>>  A possibleAssociate B
>>>>> then the bottom would have to be
>>>>> A doesAndDoesNotRelateTo B
>>> which makes me think:
>>>
>>>  A mustNotRelateTo B
>>> and
>>>  A impossibleProperty B
>>>  A impossibleAssociate B
>>> I'm new to top/bottom, so forgive me if these say/mean the wrong  
>>> thing.
>>> I'm just brainstorming.
>>>
>>>     -- Sandro
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