On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 11:05:44 +0000 (UTC), Ian Hickson <ian@hixie.ch> wrote:
> Just a quick note to clarify some misconceptions: the WHATWG is not
> proprietary. It is in fact a completely open group, with all discussions
> taking place in a publically archived mailing list and all working drafts
> being permanently available on the Web. Input is welcome from everyone,
> and all input is personally replied to.

No, all discussion does not take place on the list, we are continously
referred to decisions taken during previous unarchived times, and
other discussion between the WHAT-WG members reportedly take place
offlist - I also hope it does, as otherwise there's only 1 active
member.

Jim.