Abstract
Codify the intended use of content and summary clearly, but more subtly than the original PaceContentAndSummaryDistinct.
Status
Newly posted
Rationale
PaceContentAndSummaryDistinct correctly point out the current definitions are too vague:
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The "atom:summary" element is a Text construct that conveys a short summary, abstract or excerpt of an entry.
The "atom:content" element either contains or links to the content of the entry.
The aim of this proposal is to use similar language in both definitions so they can be more easily compared, especially re: the best location of truncated content.
Proposal
In 4.2.13, replace:
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The "atom:summary" element is a Text construct that conveys a short summary, abstract or excerpt of an entry.
with:
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The "atom:summary" element is a Text construct that conveys a short summary, abstract or excerpt (such as truncated content) of an entry.
In 4.1.3 replace:
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The "atom:content" element either contains or links to the content of the entry
with:
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The "atom:content" element either contains or links to the full content of the entry
Impacts
Alternate to PaceContentAndSummaryDistinct
Notes
The new wording of 4.2.13 is a bit awkward, but since truncated content is by far the most common form of excerpt, its probably worth mentioning specifically.