Re: The HTML q element can sometimes be useful. Discuss.

On 26/04/2016 17:20, ishida@w3.org wrote:
> I figured it would be good to start a thread where we can address the
> wider questions that kept popping up on the other thread that was
> focused on the styling in the HTML5 rendering section.
>
> Here we get to put pros and cons for the existence of the q element,
> suggestions for improving it, advice about when to not use it, ideas
> about what's needed above and beyond it, etc.  I think CSS styling of
> quotes is probably in scope too, since it's hard to talk about the
> markup without the styling support.
>
> It may help to limit the scope, however, just to *actual quotations*,
> rather than all the other things people stick 'quote marks' around, just
> in order to prevent a situation of herding cats.
>
> So please reply to this. It's likely to be a long thread with diverse
> opinions. That's ok, but please try not to make unsubstantiated
> assertions.  Please use examples where you can, to help people get your
> point. And please be kind to other thread participants.
>
> I'll contribute some ideas later when i can carve out some time. I do
> have some concerns.  At some point, i'll try to summarise the pros, cons
> and suggestions.
>
> ri


And btw please try to ensure that you copy *BOTH* lists with your 
replies, to avoid forking the thread.

ri

Received on Tuesday, 26 April 2016 16:22:07 UTC