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What benefit is there in the EFF resigning? I'm not educated on the issue as well as those on the committee, but it feels like not having the EFF on the committ
by lewisinc 9y ago
What benefit is there in the EFF resigning? I'm not educated on the issue as well as those on the committee, but it feels like not having the EFF on the committee at all is going to do more harm than good.
- whipoodle 9y agoNot everyone thinks in utilitarian terms. And, maybe the EFF thinks the W3C is now an organization focused on legitimizing whatever big tech companies say. If so, they'd probably not want to be considered a part of that process.
- TeMPOraL 9y agoOh, but maybe they do think in utilitarian terms (and it's not bad, either). Them staying would legitimize W3C's decision. As it is, many (myself included) look at EFF for early warnings, and them leaving W3C is an important signal (hell, that's why we have this thread in the first place), and made me personally seriously lose trust in W3C.
- craftyguy 9y ago> but it feels like not having the EFF on the committee at all is going to do more harm than good. Well, having them on the committee did no good. I fully support the EFF's decision to jump out of that septic ship, and have shown my support by making a donation this afternoon to thank them.