- From: David Booth <david@dbooth.org>
- Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2021 18:35:17 -0500
- To: W3C Credentials CG <public-credentials@w3.org>
On 12/15/21 3:08 PM, Orie Steele wrote: > I hope that the W3C will remain focused on technical standards and not > be eaten alive by politics, I, for one, applaud W3C's efforts to promote a just and ethical world. I think it is important for individuals and organizations on every level to do so in a manner appropriate to the context, even if there aren't any simple answers. Leaving the job to someone else just makes us complicit bystanders. > documents such as > https://github.com/w3ctag/ethical-web-principles > <https://github.com/w3ctag/ethical-web-principles> that attempt to > capture "consensus on ethical considerations" run the risk of becoming > flashpoints that jeopardize the mission of the W3C, Yes, that is a risk. But choosing the right technical-vs-ethical balance is a tactical consideration for maximizing one's effectiveness -- not a reason to avoid ethical considerations altogether. David Booth
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