Malcom Davidson's inspiring post included this paragraph:
>So what is required is a metadata repository listing all recordings ever
>made and then listings of where the masters and any copies exist (within
>reason) It could be set up along the lines of the Wikipedia model, where
>"Members", continually add to the listings.. We would also need to know
>about original releases, re-releases and so on. Unfortunately, one of the
>challenges is that humans never tend to consider the long term. We are too
>busy worrying about tomorrow, and the subsequent bottom line.
I agree with his thoughts, but would add that for our purposes, the
Wikipedia model would need to be tightened up. But rather than
preventing contributions by all but a select few, I would hope to see
the repository's growth overseen by a strong managing editor. I
believe this was how the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary
was accomplished.
Best,
Rod
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