[Koha] Another terminology survey: Debarred, restricted, etc.

[Colin Campbell]

On 07/07/10 14:52, Ian Walls wrote:
> Agreed.  When explaining this to others, I've had several people ask if Koha
> was going to revoke the patron's license to practice law.
> 
> "Restricted" or "suspended" would be much clearer than "debarred", at least
> for Americans.

There is a a semantic difference though, isn't there? between restricted
and suspended. Suspended like debarred suggests that the borrower's
privileges are removed (albeit temporarily). Restriction suggests some
less absolute reduction (You can still borrow books but only on Tuesdays
and if you wear an orange bowtie)

C.

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