Re: [ietf-outcomes] "adoption" -> "usage"

Peter Saint-Andre <stpeter@stpeter.im> Mon, 15 February 2010 01:50 UTC

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On 2/14/10 6:50 PM, Dave CROCKER wrote:
> Folks,
> 
> Since this entails changing a significant bit of vocabulary, I'd like to
> provide an opportunity for objections.
> 
> Per the exchange with David Harrington, I propose to change the Wiki so
> that the "Adoption" column will be labeled "Usage".

I prefer that. Adoption sounds like the crowing of some marketing
department, whereas usage feels more neutral to me.

Peter

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