Re: [dom] Add EventListenerOptions and passive event listeners (#82)

> @@ -1057,6 +1096,25 @@ invoked, must run these steps:
>   <li><p><a>Dispatch</a> the <var>event</var> and return the value that returns.
>  </ol>
>  
> +<h3 id=observing-event-listeners>Observing event listeners</h3>
> +In general, developers do not expect the presence of an <a>event listener</a> to be
> +observable.  The impact of an <a>event listener</a> is determined by its <b>callback</b>.
> +That is, a developer adding a no-op <a>event listener</a> would not expect it to have
> +any side effects.
> +
> +Unfortunately, some event APIs have been designed such that implementing them
> +efficiently requires observing <a>event listeners</a>.  For example, sensor APIs which
> +enable an underlying device sensor, and touch APIs which can be used to block

How about we move this discussion back to [the github issue](https://github.com/RByers/EventListenerOptions/issues/20) so we have a permanent record of the debate?  I'm sure it won't be the last time I have it <grin>.

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