An idea for a simpler API for access

Elgg access ideas

<?php

/**
 * Can the user create this content?
 *
 * @param string     $type
 * @param string     $subtype
 * @param ElggEntity $container The container for the new content (null = logged in user)
 * @param ElggUser   $owner     The owner of the new content (null = logged in user)
 * @param ElggUser   $user      The user we're asking permission for (null = logged in user)
 * @return bool
 */
function elgg_can_create($type, $subtype, $container = null, $owner = null, $user = null) {
    // figure out default answer and then trigger plugin hook

    // how does this relate to $container->canWriteToContainer()?
}

/**
 * Can user edit this content?
 *
 * @param ElggEntity $entity The entity to be edited 
 * @param ElggUser   $user   The user we're asking permission for (null = logged in user)
 */
function elgg_can_edit($entity, $user = null) {
    // wrapper for $entity->canEdit()
}

/**
 * Can user delete this content?
 *
 * @param ElggEntity $entity The entity to be deleted 
 * @param ElggUser   $user   The user we're asking permission for (null = logged in user)
 */
function elgg_can_delete($entity, $user = null) {
    // wrapper for $entity->canDelete()
}