Re: [xml-dev] The Allure of Gothic Markup

["Simon St.Laurent" <simonstl@simonstl.com>]

On 8/18/13 8:12 PM, Gareth Oakes wrote:
> This is a good observation, and on that topic, another takeaway for me
> (which probably reinforces my existing opinions) is that the development
> of markup standards and systems should not be about an architect imposing
> a top-down decree on how things should be. Instead, it is about setting up
> an environment which allows people to work together more effectively.

Yes.  There's an odd problem there, in that too many of us think that 
"imposing a top-down decree" will "allow people to work together more 
effectively".

Hopefully the paper and talk at least make clear that there are other 
better paths.

Thanks,
-- 
Simon St.Laurent
http://simonstl.com/