Re: [csswg-drafts] [css-pseudo] `::before(<ident>)` / `::after(<ident>)`: A possible path forwards for multiple gencontent pseudos? (#13860)

Just wanted to note a thought I had about the placement of the pseudo-elements. It would be neat if they matched the `insertAdjacentHTML` JavaScript API. 

- beforebegin
- afterbegin
- beforeend
- afterend

Right now I think it's basically `afterbegin` for `::before` and `beforeend` for `::after`. But the other two would place the pseudo element *outside* the element. Maybe that would be useful for things like escaping hidden overflow, positioning based on the parent, not being subject to a grid/flex layout, etc. 

Just a pie-in-the-sky idea, not a huge deal. 

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