Policy-Discussion

[Tomáš Trnka <TomTrnka AT seznam.cz>]

On Thursday 16 of October 2008 Philipp Dunkel wrote:
> @ wording
>
> The problem is that verified is not available.
> Here is what I want to express:
>
> Set A is a superset of set B and C. All elements in A are either in set B
> or in set C. There is no overlap between set B and C. We require all
> information in certs to be in set A.
> Cuurently I have used the following terms for these sets :
>  A = Verified
>  B = Assured
>  C = Evaluated
>
> B is, I think, is undisputed. A I think is good because it is more
> generalized and non valuing. C on the other hand can be disputed. One thing
> is clear however: since A!=C verified cannot be used.
>
> Now if you have a better word for C I am eagerly awaiting it.

I would like "validated" a bit more (and even more thinking about automated 
checking)...What do the others think?

>
> Regards, Philipp
>
> P,S.: evaluated is derived from value. However it does not mean assigning
> value. The preposition e or ex means to extract. So evaluate actually means
> to extract value. That is why I think it may not be a bad term to use after
> all.

Probably correct...However - I don't know why exactly - I still tend to 
have "evaluated" connected with a bit different meaning than "checked" 
or "verified"...

By the way, Aye on the "All information is verified" clause.

2T

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Tomáš Trnka
CAcert Assurer

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This is an unofficial answer, please don't /bin/bash me if I'm wrong.

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