- From: David Woolley <david@djwhome.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 15:15:17 +0000 (GMT)
- To: w3c-wai-ig@w3.org
> > If a site contain google adsense cannot be validated by watchfire and = > contentquality, due to errors in code strings... I'd argue that any advertising would compromise accessibility even if it passes machine checkable accessiblity rules, as it extraneous content that has to be bypassed by non-visual users and is likely to confuse those with learning difficulties. > The rules of affiliate program doesn't allow to modify code in pages, = > so.. How can I do? Pragmatically, I would say that if the degraded version is no more of a bar to accessibility of the primary content than the fully functional version, you should consider it to part of Google's site, rather than yours, and only consider the accessibility implications of having adverts at all. If the advertiser or Google has compromised the accessibility of their advertising, without affecting your content, it is their problem. Google adverts are generally very restrained. On sites like the Register you get adverts that monopolise the screen if your mouse goes over them (e.g. whilst trying to get to the scroll bar), and flashing and popups are common tactics. If you are trying to comply with legislation, you should consult a lawyer, as the view you will get here tend to ignore the requirement to technically comply with legislation.
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