Re: Common vs Primary Functionality

Hi Vivienne,

Good point. Have a look at WCAG WG comment #30 on concerns in using the 
term "key" or "primary" because of their subjective interpretation:
  - <http://www.w3.org/WAI/ER/conformance/comments-20120730-WCAG#c30>

Changing "key" to "common" is a proposed compromise. However, Eric and I 
also propose to open an issue to discuss this further for the next 
publication. I think we will need to pin down more clearly what we mean 
by terms such as "key", "primary", and "common" rather than to simply 
switch these terms around. This is a non-trivial discussion though.

Thoughts on this proposed resolution are welcome.

Regards,
   Shadi


On 29.8.2012 02:54, Vivienne CONWAY wrote:
> Hi Eric and all
>
> In the definitions you refer to 'Common Functionality' and then the definition starts with 'Primary functionality'.  Why aren't we just calling it 'Primary Functionality'?
>
> I still prefer Key or Primary to common. as I'm not sure of the reason for the change.
>
>
> Regards
>
> Vivienne L. Conway, B.IT(Hons), MACS CT, AALIA(cs)
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> Dear EvalTF,
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> We have prepared a new editor draft for you consideration. In this draft we address the comments and discussions from our group and also the recent comments by the WCAG WG. Please find the new editor draft at:
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> - <http://www.w3.org/WAI/ER/conformance/ED-methodology-20120827>
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> The Diff version is available at:
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> - <https://www.w3.org/2007/10/htmldiff?doc1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2FWAI%2FER%2Fconformance%2FED-methodology-20120730&doc2=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2FWAI%2FER%2Fconformance%2FED-methodology-20120827>
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> The disposition of comments shows what we did in the document and also indicates (at the top of the document(s) the comments that are still open:
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> - <http://www.w3.org/WAI/ER/conformance/comments-20120327>
> - <http://www.w3.org/WAI/ER/conformance/comments-20120730>
> - <http://www.w3.org/WAI/ER/conformance/comments-20120730-WCAG>
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> In the last two DoC documents there are some open comments. In the EvalTF we need to get approval on:
> - Comment #24 (Templates)
> - Comment #29 (Techniques)
> - Comment #32 (Accessibility Statements)
>
> What can you do?
>
> Please review the Editor Draft and the DoC's by thursday and particularly take a detailed look at the DoC's, specifically the open comments (also marked inside the DoC's).
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> With regard to the timeline of EvalTF publication, it would be great if we can finalize the editor draft in the current form, just to be able to ask for public input and comments. Like the last time, this could really help us forward and provide valuable information. I do not want to push you to drop important issues that should be covered before publication, but we will have much more chances for change and refining. We are not ready yet ;-)
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> Kindest regards,
>
> Eric
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Shadi Abou-Zahra - http://www.w3.org/People/shadi/
Activity Lead, W3C/WAI International Program Office
Evaluation and Repair Tools Working Group (ERT WG)
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