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From: R. Feldman
Subject: The slash notation
Date: 20 Sivan 5783
Subject: Summary of positions
The committee has identified a genuine tension.
R. Nachmani proposes defining standard contexts to aid implementation and reduce ambiguity.
Dr. Stern observes that definitions do not eliminate ambiguity, only move it.
Ben-Ari argues that self-attestation means the user, not the specification, defines meaning.
Devorah needs practical guidance for implementation.
Reb Kovacs notes that real practice varies on many axes, not just two.
The Rebbetzin argues that definitions impose frameworks that may misrepresent the author's intent.
Rav Halevi suggests that ambiguity, while costly, may be preferable to overreach.
The chair observes that we may not be able to resolve this tension, only acknowledge it.
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