On Tue, 11 Jan 2005 16:46:35 +0900, Martin Duerst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
"If the value of type begins with "text/" or ends with "+xml", the content SHOULD be local; that is to say, no "src" attribute should be provided."
When I read this, I was somewhat surprised to find a SHOULD. A should, in IETF terms, is really quite strong. I'd prefer a wording such as:
"In general, content with value of type beginning with "text/" or ending with "+xml" will be inline; that is to say, no "src" attribute is provided."
I'm fine with both wordings, but:
In both cases, adding something like "Such content is usually short, and in that case, carrying it inline is more efficient." covers the rationale I know about. There may be other rationales.
- I think the word 'inline' is much better than 'local'. So no matter which wording is used in the specification, the content should be 'inline', not 'local'.
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