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		yumraj on Jan 21, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Google Blocking Web Privacy Proposals at W3C (2019... I understand they get a vote. I was asking why do they get a veto?

jefftk on Jan 21, 2021 [–]

The W3C operates on consensus, which means if any member is opposed a proposal does not go forward.

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