The vote has been stopped and the conversation is finally opening up in the way we hoped. I am honestly stunned by what happens when people decide to pay attention. This result belongs entirely to you.
November 18, 2016
Final supporters
Stop the Vote on the Proposed IDPF/W3C Merger: Give the publishing industry the information and time it needs to make an informed decision
The International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF) has announced its intent to merge with the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). The merger (also known as a “membership exchange”) will eliminate the IDPF as a standalone organization. A vote by the membership of the IDPF on the proposed merger is underway and will close on November 4th, 2016.
Serious concerns about the impact of the merger have been raised by members of the IDPF and others in the eBook community, including:
- The future of the EPUB specification
- The extent to which current IDPF members will be able to participate in and influence the direction of the W3C’s publishing group
- The ongoing costs of membership in the W3C
- The lack of transparency regarding the IDPF’s finances and the extent to which other options that were explored
- The impact that the loss of the IDPF as a standalone organization will have on the publishing community and eBook industry
Concerned members of the publishing community are calling for the IDPF to stop the vote on the merger. We are asking the IDPF to share additional information on the proposed merger, to engage the eBook community in an open dialog, and to explore other alternatives (if a standalone IDPF is not viable). Let’s get the IDPF to give us the information we need to make an informed decision and take the time we need to make the right decision for our industry.
If you share our concerns, please sign our petition.
You can learn more about the proposed merger at: http://www.futureofebooks.info/
Updates
October 24, 2016
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have joined this cause. It is clear that the future of EPUB belongs to all of you and not just a boardroom. Thank you for showing me that we have a real community behind this.
Reached 100 supporters
October 24, 2016
6 Comments
BAD IDEA. Stop the vote now!!
Small publishers are going to get priced out. We need more info on what this costs members long term.
What are they hiding? Open the books and let us see the numbers before any voting happens.
Slow down! Rushing this merger is a huge mistake for everyone who actually cares about open standards for ebooks.
This feels shady. Why the rush to vote? Give us time to ask questions.
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The vote has been stopped and the conversation is finally opening up in the way we hoped. I am honestly stunned by what happens when people decide to pay attention. This result belongs entirely to you.
November 18, 2016
Final supporters
Stop the Vote on the Proposed IDPF/W3C Merger: Give the publishing industry the information and time it needs to make an informed decision
The International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF) has announced its intent to merge with the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). The merger (also known as a “membership exchange”) will eliminate the IDPF as a standalone organization. A vote by the membership of the IDPF on the proposed merger is underway and will close on November 4th, 2016.
Serious concerns about the impact of the merger have been raised by members of the IDPF and others in the eBook community, including:
- The future of the EPUB specification
- The extent to which current IDPF members will be able to participate in and influence the direction of the W3C’s publishing group
- The ongoing costs of membership in the W3C
- The lack of transparency regarding the IDPF’s finances and the extent to which other options that were explored
- The impact that the loss of the IDPF as a standalone organization will have on the publishing community and eBook industry
Concerned members of the publishing community are calling for the IDPF to stop the vote on the merger. We are asking the IDPF to share additional information on the proposed merger, to engage the eBook community in an open dialog, and to explore other alternatives (if a standalone IDPF is not viable). Let’s get the IDPF to give us the information we need to make an informed decision and take the time we need to make the right decision for our industry.
If you share our concerns, please sign our petition.
You can learn more about the proposed merger at: http://www.futureofebooks.info/
Updates
October 24, 2016
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have joined this cause. It is clear that the future of EPUB belongs to all of you and not just a boardroom. Thank you for showing me that we have a real community behind this.
Reached 100 supporters
October 24, 2016
6 Comments
EPUB needs a dedicated home. W3C is just gonna swallow it whole and we will lose our voice.
BAD IDEA. Stop the vote now!!
Small publishers are going to get priced out. We need more info on what this costs members long term.
What are they hiding? Open the books and let us see the numbers before any voting happens.
Slow down! Rushing this merger is a huge mistake for everyone who actually cares about open standards for ebooks.
This feels shady. Why the rush to vote? Give us time to ask questions.
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EPUB needs a dedicated home. W3C is just gonna swallow it whole and we will lose our voice.