[Odrl-version2] Request / response handling

[ri at odrl.net]

On 20 Nov 2010, at 01:28, Francis Cave wrote:

> But maybe there is recognition that, in order to encourage adoption of ODRL
> in cases where the current Core Model may be too restrictive, profiles may
> deviate from the Core Model, provided such deviations are justified (and
> documented) and the consequences for interoperability are understood.

Yes, this is the best way to describe profiles.
We don't wish to be too prescriptive.
However, we do "ask" profilers to at least let us review the profile, so that we could recommend alternatives if they make sense.
 
> So, in this particular case, would the profile specify that a Policy must
> have at least one Permission OR Prohibition, or should this be allowed in
> the Core Model?

Yes, that would be feasible if that was what the business requirements dictated.

Cheers

Renato Iannella
ODRL Initiative
http://odrl.net