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3.7.2 XML Representation of Model Group Definition Schema Components calls itself out: "The name of this section is slightly misleading, in that the second, un-named, case above (with a ref and no name) is not really a named model group at all, but a reference to one. " - Rename the sections (this comment applies to most 3.x.2 sections) so they are accurate. Eg 3.7.2 XML Representation of Model Group Definition and Reference (Particle) Schema Components - If (and I mean since) this name/ref is a common pattern address it earlier (1.5, 3.1, etc)
Discussed on 2009-07-24 telcon. At the editors discretion.
Two draft wording proposals with different approaches to resolving bug 5159 are at http://www.w3.org/XML/Group/2004/06/xmlschema-1/structures.b5159a.html http://www.w3.org/XML/Group/2004/06/xmlschema-1/structures.b5159b.html (member-only links)
I prefer option (a) by a wide margin.
On today's XML Schema WG call, the group discussed the proposals mentioned in comment 2. I regret to report that while several members of the WG agreed with the originator in preferring version a to version b, a significant proportion of the WG preferred the status quo to either version a or version b. The upshot is that the WG was unable to generate consensus to make any change in this area. The chair determined that further work on the topic was unlikely to change that fact, so he put an end to the discussion and does not plan to schedule further time on the issue unless forced to by events. Accordingly, I am marking this issue resolved, with a status of WONTFIX. John, as the originator of this issue you are requested to engage in conscientious self-examination and determine whether you can live with this result, disappoiting though it may be, or whether you wish to appeal this decision to the Director. Close the issue to indicate acceptance, however reluctant; reopen it to signal a desire to appeal the WG's decision (or failure to reach a consensus decision) on this issue to the Director. If we don't hear from you in the next two weeks, we will assume you are willing to accede to this disposition of the issue.