RE: Datatyping, rdf:type inappropriate

>2. That those who think rdf:type should not be used, try
>   suggesting a better alternative (other than xsi:type).

Off the top of my head, could we use 
   rdf:parseType=Absolute-URI
?

PROS
  - don't extend the vocab
  - current parsers won't do too badly

CONS
  - have to distinguish URI from 
       "Resource" "Literal" and "Collection"

I haven't thought this through yet, any other thoughts?

Jeremy

Received on Monday, 2 September 2002 09:36:27 UTC