Re: ISSUE-30: longdesc "LongdescZeroEdit" - outlook

Sam:

The HTML-A11Y Task Force Text Subteam will consider whether to update
its position at its teleconference Tuesday. I expect that there will be
a desire to do so regardless of which Issue 204 is adopted and that this
will require several weeks. I'll provide an update following the call
Tuesday.

Janina

Sam Ruby writes:
> Two corrections below (copy/paste errors).  Sorry for the confusion.
> Kudos to mjs for spotting them.
> 
> - Sam Ruby
> 
> On 07/27/2012 11:36 AM, Sam Ruby wrote:
> >At this point issue 204 has gone to survey, seeking objections on two
> >proposals.
> >
> >   http://www.w3.org/html/wg/wiki/ChangeProposals/AllowAriaReferHidden
> >   http://www.w3.org/html/wg/wiki/Correct_Hidden_Attribute_Section_v4
> >
> >In order to help the chairs plan our next steps, I would appreciate some
> >indication as to whether or not people will be requesting an opportunity
> >to update their proposals based on the decision, and if so, an estimate
> >as to how long that would take.
> >
> >So regarding the "LongdescZeroEdit" proposal[1]...
> >
> >1) Should the "AllowAriaReferHidden" proposal be selected, would the
> >InstateLongdesc proposal need to be updated, and if so, how long do you
> >estimate that it would take?
> 
> Correction: ... would the LongdescZeroEdit proposal ...
> 
> >2) Should the "Correct_Hidden_Attribute_Section_v4" proposal be
> >selected, would the InstateLongdesc proposal need to be updated, and if
> 
> Correction: ... would the LongdescZeroEdit proposal ...
> 
> >so, how long do you estimate that it would take?
> >
> >I want to emphasize that this query is solely for planning purposes and
> >will not affect the outcome of issue 204.
> >
> >The survey on issue 204 closes on Friday August 3rd.  A response by that
> >time would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> >- Sam Ruby
> >
> >[1] http://www.w3.org/html/wg/wiki/ChangeProposals/LongdescZeroEdit
> >
> >-------- Original Message --------
> >Subject:     ISSUE-204: aria-hidden - Straw Poll for Objections
> >Resent-Date:     Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:19:07 +0000
> >Resent-From:     public-html@w3.org
> >Date:     Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:18:04 +0000
> >From:     Paul Cotton <Paul.Cotton@microsoft.com>
> >To:     public-html@w3.org <public-html@w3.org>
> >
> >
> >
> >ISSUE-204: aria-hidden - Straw Poll for Objections
> >
> >http://www.w3.org/html/wg/tracker/issues/204
> >
> >The HTML WG has not reached consensus on how to exempt ARIA attributes
> >from the rule that prohibits reference to hidden elements.
> >
> >The poll is available here and it will run through Fri Aug 3:
> >
> >https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/40318/issue-204-objection-poll/
> >
> >Please read the introductory text before entering your response.
> >
> >In particular, keep in mind that you don't *have* to reply. You only
> >need to do so if you feel your objection to one of the options is truly
> >strong, and has not been adequately addressed by a clearly marked
> >objection contained within a Change Proposal or by someone else's
> >objection. The Chairs will be looking at strength of objections, and
> >will not be counting votes.
> >
> >/paulc
> >
> >HTML WG co-chair
> >
> >Paul Cotton, Microsoft Canada
> >
> >17 Eleanor Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K2E 6A3
> >
> >Tel: (425) 705-9596 Fax: (425) 936-7329
> >
> >
> >
> >

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Janina Sajka,	Phone:	+1.443.300.2200
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