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From: R. Feldman
Subject: Token minimum
Date: 9 Av 5781
Subject: Motion to require minimum tokens
A question has arisen in implementation discussions that requires committee decision.
Currently, the specification permits an identity block of any length, including a single token. A block consisting solely of BJ or IL+ is syntactically valid.
The motion before us: should the specification require a minimum number of tokens for a valid block?
Arguments for: single-token blocks provide little useful distinction. They consume uniqueness space without adding expressiveness.
Arguments against: any minimum is arbitrary. Who decides that two tokens are meaningful but one is not?
The chair invites discussion before calling a vote.
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