Re: [wbs] response to 'EOWG Weekly Survey - 29 June 2015'

On 7/8/2015 3:16 AM, Kevin White wrote:
> Hi Shadi,
>
>> On 8 Jul 2015, at 08:15, Shadi Abou-Zahra <shadi@w3.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Comments:
>>> Approach section: Casting for performers/actors/characters, etc may be a
>>> better description if there will be multiple characters in the video versus
>>> using the word 'protagonist', as protagonist suggest one person will be the
>>> lead or central figure.
>>
>> Thank you for these suggestions.
>>
>> Kevin had a similar comment. However, both "performers" and "actors" do not work, as we do not anticipate hiring performers or actors. I think the word "character" is most neutral, and allows for both options.
>>
>> Kevin, does the word "characters" address your concern as well?
>
> Being a little bit pedantic (sorry), ‘character’ is the role that a ‘performer’ plays. As I said, I am comfortable with whatever, my (slight) concern was only the subtle suggestion, implied in ‘protagonist’  that there was only one person involved.

I think "characters" is good. However, I don't feel strongly about the term used.

Best,
~Shawn

Received on Wednesday, 8 July 2015 13:05:50 UTC