CfC Re: Close bug 13738

Just noting in the subject this is a call for consensus.

09.01.2015, 03:40, "chaals@yandex-team.ru" <chaals@yandex-team.ru>:
> Hi,
>
> This is a call for consensus on the proposal: close bug 13738 - https://www.w3.org/Bugs/Public/show_bug.cgi?id=13738
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> Positive response is preferred, all responses should be by email in reply to this message, and are due by the end of day Friday 16 January.
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> Further information:
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> (I presume bug 13738 was reopened for checking).
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> The bug requests that the spec not suggest you can hide a focus ring with CSS instead of by using the blur() method. It was marked "WorksForMe" by Hixie, saying that it seemed to have been fixed. I agree with him - the spec now says:
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> [[[
> Do not use this method to hide the focus ring. Do not use any other method that hides the focus ring from keyboard users, in particular do not use a CSS rule to override the 'outline' property. Removal of the focus ring leads to serious accessibility issues for users who navigate and interact with interactive content using the keyboard.
> ]]] - http://www.w3.org/TR/html5/editing.html#element-level-focus-apis
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> which seems like a comprehensive statement along the lines the bug requested.
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> cheers
>
> Chaals
>
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