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Adjust AC appeal vote threshold based on participation #886
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AB DecisionClosing this issue was done with an explicit AB decisionClosing this issue was done with an explicit AB decisionClosed: AcceptedThe issue has been addressed, though not necessarily based on the initial suggestionThe issue has been addressed, though not necessarily based on the initial suggestionType: EnhancementEnhancements that affect current interpretation or that add new functionalityEnhancements that affect current interpretation or that add new functionality
(Split from #882).
To avoid making momentous decisions based on a slim majority in vote with low participation, the W3C's bylaws have provisions for what they call "Requisite Member Vote" where decisions are confirmed by :
I think it would be reasonable to adopt the same concept for AC appeals, which currently can overturn decisions via a 50% majority without quorum or any other consideration for the level of participation.