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Re: [Ltru] ISO 639 language code addition rules...



> From: ltru-bounces at ietf.org [mailto:ltru-bounces at ietf.org] On Behalf Of
> Doug Ewell


> My only concern is that the words "simultaneously" and "together" might
> have a creative meaning when applied to two different RAs using their
> own public reporting mechanisms and philosophies.  Sometimes one RA
> makes a change that isn't reflected in the other 639 part for some time.

Unfortunately true; but on the other hand, the JAC secretary usually sends out mail notifications when changes are made, and I believe this list and IETF-languages are among those audiences to whom those mails are sent.



> > I've suggested before that we could decide that we will never again
> > register something from 639-1. That would eliminate these concerns
> > entirely.
>
> It might be better if ISO 639-1 instituted such a rule, instead of us.

Neither the JAC nor the 639-1/RA can institute a rule about practice for maintaining the LSTR. The JAC has a guideline not to add an alpha-2 in case an alpha-3 previously existed, though that is not a binding rule. The JAC has also informally agreed to adopt a very high bar for alpha-2 additions, making new alpha-2 additions less likely.



Peter
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