- From: Rigo Wenning <rigo@w3.org>
- Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:35:24 +0100
- To: public-tracking@w3.org
- Cc: David Singer <singer@apple.com>
David, I learned the distinction like this: general rule vs exception a general obligation to do vs exemption so: no obligation, no exemption but: a rule can create an obligation and the exemption would be an exception to that rule. The first pair is more generic to me than the second pair.. But I'm not a native speaker... Best, Rigo On Monday 30 January 2012 15:19:06 David Singer wrote: > This was raised briefly in conversation in Brussels. > > Our documents and discussions use both words (Exemptions and Exceptions). I > think Aleecia has a clear idea of their difference, but I know we don't all > share that clarity because I, at least, do not :-). > > In my understanding, 'exemption' says that the requirements of our > specification do not apply to some class of services . An exception would > be when the specification applies, but some class of services are excepted > from some of the requirements. > > Example from taxation: some goods in the UK are exempt from Value Added > Tax; the tax is inapplicable. Some goods are zero-rated for Value Added > Tax: they are subject to it in theory, but have an exception and are > currently untaxed. > > > I'm not sure we have many 'exempt' classes (services that, receiving a DNT > signal, can ignore it, as it doesn't apply to them). I think we mostly > have exceptions. > > > Aleecia, others, could you help clear my mind (and maybe others') on this? > > Thanks! > > > > David Singer > Multimedia and Software Standards, Apple Inc.
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