Metadata Distribution Subcommittee of TAC

[Ian Young <>]

On 22 Aug 2013, at 20:17, Tom Scavo 
<>
 wrote:

> I really don't like using the word
> "query" in this context since it gives the wrong impression.

It may surprise you to hear that I agree.  I think it's the lesser of two 
evils, though, as the protocol *does* have query semantics and even allows 
for a very constrained query algebra.  That's even without possible 
extensions to explicitly refer to entity attributes.

> Even today on the TAC call folks were talking about "metadata query" in the
> sense of "arbitrary ad hoc query for metadata." I didn't say anything
> but I shudder every time I hear the word used in that way.

If you can think of a way of setting appropriate expectations, I'd welcome 
suggestions for how to do that (on the MDX list, please).  At the moment, 
though, "query" is accurate and (in my view) a lesser misaligned expectation 
than you get if talking about "exchange".

        -- Ian

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