Re: [CfC] Erratum for ActivityPub on the definition of `inbox` the property

pá 23. 5. 2025 v 18:33 odesílatel Evan Prodromou <evan@prodromou.name>
napsal:

> Issue #289 of the ActivityPub GitHub repository notes the inexact and
> asymmetrical language used for defining the `inbox` and `outbox`
> collections:
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> https://github.com/w3c/activitypub/issues/289
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> To resolve this, there is a proposed erratum for Section 4.1 to bring the
> definition of the `inbox` property closer to that of the `outbox` property:
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>    - In section 4.1 "Actor objects", the definition of "inbox" should
>    read, "An OrderedCollection comprised of all the messages received by the
>    actor; see 5.2 Inbox."
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> We usually handle approval of errata in our synchronous meetings, which
> takes a lot of time and focus away from other topics that require more
> immediate presence and conversation. In speaking with the chairs and others
> in the issue triage meeting, we think that handling this task through the
> CFC decision-making process will be more efficient.
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> So, I am seeking consensus to add this erratum to our errata page for
> ActivityPub. Please reply either to the GitHub issue or here on the mailing
> within 14 days of this message.
>

Thanks Evan, small point to consider: does “all” messages mean every
received message should be archived in the inbox? I’m not sure all
implementations do that.

Evan
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