[uf-discuss] Identity-related hCards?

Wed Feb 28 10:26:27 PST 2007

On Feb 20, 2007, at 12:23 PM, Scott Reynen wrote:
> On Feb 20, 2007, at 1:05 PM, Ryan King wrote:
>>> However, the simpler problem of two hcards representing the same 
>> person (or organization) should be solved first, because it is a 
>> simpler problem, with a simpler solution (which may not require 
>> adding any properties to hCard).
>> The implication I've always taken from the "simpler problem first" 
> principle is that this makes the more complex problems easier to 
> solve. But this is only true if the simpler problem actually helps 
> solve the more complex problem. Related hCards is also a simpler 
> problem than book citations, but we don't half that discussion 
> because solving the simpler problem has no descernable impact on 
> the more complex problem. I think what's confusing those of us 
> interested in the more complex problem of authoritative hCards is 
> how solving related hCards would actually help solve that problem.
>> And maybe that's because what you're describing is actually more 
> specific that "related hCards" implies. It seems here you're just 
> talking about a single relationship: identity.

Yes. You're exactly right. I'm afraid I haven't been that clear. When 
I say "related hCards" I mean related in that they represent the same 
person or organization. I've been using "related hCards" as shorthand 
for "hCards that represent the same person or organization", which I 
now realize must be confusing. (but it seemed so clear in my head! :D)
-ryan
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