2.12 People should be able to choose how they engage with the web

[mgifford]

Currently, it is:
2.12 The web can be consumed in any way that people choose

But the web isn't just about consumers. The whole producer/consumer concept is a bit odd.

Authors need choice too. There isn't a single best website. Supporting personalization is important, as we all have different ways we prefer to engage with the web in what we do.

[torgo]

Hi @mgifford - thanks for this - we just discussed in today's TAG breakout. Can you clarify what you mean by "authors" and maybe make a suggestion as to what wording you would like to see changed?

[mgifford]

My background is with CMS like Drupal. ATAG 2.0 was one of the few guidelines in the W3C I've found that speaks not just how content is consumed (WCAG) but how it is created, including consideration for those who are making the content. Generally, those people are referred to as authors in this context. I'd recommend:

2.12 People can interact with the web in whatever way they prefer

This might also highlight the importance of user preferences, which still aren't supported well enough in WCAG.