RE: PF Response: @Summary

Ian Hickson wrote:
> 
> 
> Evidence has been presented that actually not only does summary="" not
> actually in practice serve the need for which it is intended well, but
> that it causes extra harm to users,
>

Could you kindly share with us this evidence, please? (JF asks politely) 


> 
> So the data I have seen on the matter suggests that users in fact do not
> find the summary="" attribute to be useful. 
> 

Could you kindly share with us this data, please? (JF again asks politely)

> 
> Actually the research I have seen suggests quite the opposite -- 
>

Could you kindly share with us this research, please? (JF once more asks
politely)


> 
> I believe that restoring the summary="" attribute to the HTML5 language
> would negatively impact users, which is a greater concern to me than any
> possible impact to the specification itself.
> 

While your personal belief is duly noted in the discussion (along with an
appreciation of your concerns), the consensus reached by Protocols and
Formats Working Group [an identified W3C experts group] on June 3, 2009
does not concur. Perhaps the evidence, data and research you mention (if
provided) might serve to suggest they re-evaluate their deliberations and
conclusion?  

Otherwise, I like many, look forward to your cooperation in ensuring that
the draft specification re-instates the @summary attribute as requested by
PF-WG, given that "The HTML Working Group will cooperate with the Web
Accessibility Initiative to ensure that the deliverables will satisfy
accessibility requirements."
[http://www.w3.org/2007/03/HTML-WG-charter.html]. 

Sincerely,

JF

Received on Thursday, 4 June 2009 23:58:44 UTC