Re: New split-out drafts vs. modular design

On Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 8:24 PM, Aryeh Gregor <Simetrical+w3c@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 8:36 PM, Shelley Powers <shelley.just@gmail.com> wrote:
>> I am concerned, though, about the fact, as you mentioned in your
>> email, that the WhatWG HTML document has changed its name to WhatWG
>> HTML, and that it includes items split out from the HTML5
>> specification. In fact, if elements such as details, progress, and
>> meter are actually deleted (not split off), there will be potential
>> variances now between the two documents.
>>
>> This is not a good idea. This is not a sound technical decision.
>
> What do you propose, short of effectively shutting down the WHATWG or
> HTMLWG altogether?  That would solve the problem, but doesn't seem
> likely.
>

I was also just expressing an opinion, and this probably isn't a topic
for this group. The folks at WhatWG will have to determine what's best
for it.

Shelley

Received on Monday, 11 January 2010 02:49:27 UTC