This is an easy point to make, but have you actually experienced the process?https://github.com/ampproject/amphtml/blob/master/contributing/design-reviews.md …
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Yes, we have a BDFL model. I’m open to changing it, but the request has to come from members of the community not random internet people.
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When your decisions have significant impacts on the whole internet, the whole internet is your community.
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We’d love for you to participate in the project. It is open to everyone on the internet. Start herehttps://github.com/ampproject/amphtml#wed-love-your-help-making-amp-better …
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AMP has a GitHub first contribution model. All you need is a GH account. No memberships or official mandate required.
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That's all fine. But unlike standards, non-Googlers have had no say in whether the entire project exists, high-level vision, etc.
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What if every browser vendor just started creating its own "standards" and shipping them? "Everyone can participate" but...
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This is all theoretical. In reality it is drastically easier to participate in & influence AMP as a web dev than it is for web standards.
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As a full time web developer who participates in standards too I can categorically say that this is false.
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Replying to @wycats @cramforce and
Web standards processes give leverage to participants, implementor or not. This is a source of frustration for some implementors.
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But ultimately web standards processes put participants on an equal playing field regardless of role.
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