[whatwg] audio vs. video

[Håkon Wium Lie]

Also sprach Elliotte Harold:

 > If we add a video element, should we for the same reasons add an audio 
 > element?

Yes.

 > It seems to me these two cases are similar enough to justify similar 
 > treatment. Is there any distinction between the two that would suggest 
 > audio is inappropriate while video is appropriate or vice versa?

I don't think so. Both deserve to be first-class citizens on the web
and they are, therefore, entitled to their own element.

-h&kon
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