Re: Why Option 1

On 15 Feb 2024, at 16:11, Peter F. Patel-Schneider <pfpschneider@gmail.com> wrote:
The only real problem I see with option 1 is that it is easy to create Franken-reifications.   For example
<< :e | :s :p :o >> :x :y .
<< :e | :s1 :p1 :o1 >> :x :y .

To me, this should be possible:
<< :w3 | :bill-clinton :related-to :hillary-rodham >> :starts 1975 .
<< :w3 | :1st-female-NY-senator :wife :42nd-potus >> :starts 1975 .
Indeed, well-formedness in option 2 allows for that.

PS: this is not an endorsement of option 1, which is my least favourite option.

cheers
—e.