[Sigia-l] The A>B, B>A problem

[Peter Van Dijck]

> : Thanks, but no, facets are a way to *solve* the problem. When you're
> : restricted to a simple hierarchy, the A>B,B>A problem exists. I'm
> : looking for a name for the problem.
> 
> Are these characteristics of division?  Is the problem that of deciding
> the primary characteristic of division?

If I understand you correctly then yes, the problem is deciding the 
*primary* characteristic of division.

The problem is this: Some users will want A>B ("I'm doing a French theme 
soiree, so I want to see all French wines."). Others will want B>A ("I'm 
serving fish, so I want to see all white wines."). And it gets more 
complex with more levels, I just picked a simple example. As long as you 
are restricted to using a simple tree to organize your stuff, there is 
no easy way around it, and no best answer. You just have to choose, 
knowing some of your users will have problems.

P