Whilst I can see the removal of the span, in your example where would it differ from a strong (apart from strong being semantically recognised). Is there really enough of a need here to create a new element rather than using existing patterns of <span class=""> or strong / em styled with CSS to achieve the same result? Richard.
________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rachid Finge Sent: 02 October 2007 17:38 To: Devi Web Development Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [whatwg] lede element The term 'lede' is more commonly spelled as 'lead' by journalists throughout the world. It seems like a sensible idea, although I'm wondering why you added the P element in your example. Best regards, Rachid Finge Devi Web Development wrote: This is just an idea for what I consider to be a solidly semantic element. It isn't necessary nor does it add any new functionality. However, it removes one more need for additional span elements. The lede element is an inline element useful for signifying the lede in a document. It is commonly used term in journalism for the opening sentence or two which introduces the article. More detailed description can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/News_style#Terms_and_structure Usage Case: <h1>Burmese monks 'to be sent away'</h1> <p><lede>Thousands of monks detained in Burma's main city of Rangoon will be sent to prisons in the far north of the country, sources have told the BBC.</lede> About 4,000 monks have been rounded up in the past week as the military government has tried to stamp out pro-democracy protests. They are being held at a disused race course and a technical college. Sources from a government-sponsored militia said they would soon be moved away from Rangoon... A common styling (in CSS) would be lede{font-weight:bold} however, I would not imagine that to be default ------------------------------------------- Daniel Brumbaugh Keeney Devi Web Development [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------
