Re: summary attribute compromise proposal

Shelley Powers On 09-08-06 16.40:

[ snipped a debate on some particularities w.r.t. the isseu


> I realize that I seem to be the odd woman out here by introducing a
> note of caution, and bringing up the negative consequences of this
> event, but I'd like to point out Sam Ruby's interpretation of this
> event, as he just published in his weblog[1]:
> 
> "It looks like the summary attribute issue is finally well on its way
> to being closed.  Recent events: John’s position, Ian’s position,
> Maciej’s mediation, Ian’s acceptance, John’s withdrawal of his draft."
> 
> In other words, this is being played as a solution to the summary
> attribute issue in its entirety, not just about summary attribute in
> the Working Draft.
> 
> Now, it will be that much more difficult to achieve a real solution to
> this problem, not the least of which anyone bringing up objections
> will be seen as "not playing well", or being rigidly against
> compromise.
> 
> It's called painting people into a corner.


If we can interpret "well on its way" as "not yet", then I guess 
we should have Sam's support for *keeping* it marked as an open 
issue - as  Laura formally required [1].

[1] http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-html/2009Aug/0315
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leif halvard silli

Received on Thursday, 6 August 2009 16:02:12 UTC