diff --git a/index.html b/index.html index 741fbdc..279a236 100644 --- a/index.html +++ b/index.html @@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ ## Introduction {#intro} -The web should empower an equitable, informed and interconnected society. +The web should empower an equitable, informed, and interconnected society. It has been, and should continue to be, designed to enable communication and knowledge-sharing for everyone. In order for the web to continue to be beneficial to society, @@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ when we build web technologies, applications, and sites. The web is made up of a number of technologies and technical standards. -HTML, CSS and JavaScript are often thought of as the web's core set of technologies +HTML, CSS, and JavaScript are often thought of as the web's core set of technologies but there are many other technologies, standards, languages and APIs that come together to form the "web platform." We strive to maintain a strong ethical framework as a differentiator for the web platform, @@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ [privacy](https://www.w3.org/Privacy/), and [security](https://www.w3.org/Security/). Web technologies are also released for use under a -[royalty free license](https://www.w3.org/Consortium/Patent-Policy/) +[royalty-free license](https://www.w3.org/Consortium/Patent-Policy/) to enable open source implementation. We build new web technologies in a collaborative manner according to open processes @@ -87,8 +87,8 @@ (such as the W3C Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct). These are often cited as some of the strengths of the web. -Despite this, in the 30 years since development of the web began, -it has become clear that the web platform can often be used in ways that subvert its original mission, +Despite this, in the 30 years since the development of the web began, +it has become clear that the web platform can often be used in ways that subvert its original mission or even be used to cause harm. The architecture of the web is designed with @@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ that best meets their needs (for example, with strong privacy protections). -The web should also support human rights, dignity and personal agency. +The web should also support human rights, dignity, and personal agency. We need to put internationally recognized human rights at the core of the web platform [[?UDHR]]. We can reinforce this approach by promoting ethical thinking across the web industry. @@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ ### Purpose {#purpose} This is a statement of the ethical principles of the W3C community. -Spec developers, authors and reviewers can use it to guide their thinking. +Spec developers, authors, and reviewers can use it to guide their thinking. In particular, the purpose of this document is to inform wide review of new charters, new specifications, and @@ -165,7 +165,7 @@
Society relies on the integrity of public information. -We have a responsibility to build web technologies to counter misinformation, +We have a responsibility to build web technologies to counter misinformation and to maintain the integrity of information for public good. The public needs verifiable source and context information to recognize trustworthy web publishers and content. @@ -278,7 +278,7 @@
-The TAG would like to thank the following people for their help, input and feedback +The TAG would like to thank the following people for their help, input, and feedback during the conceptualization and ongoing development of this document: Tantek Çelik (Mozilla), Oluwatomisin Niyi-Awosusi,