[larsmak]

These guidelines does not apply to all websites but (and I translate) "private and government enterprises, communities and organizations that uses the web as it's main channel for distribution of information to the public". But I'd tend to agree that it's a bit far fetched to force on any kind of guidelines. That's how things play out sometimes - reminds me of how contractors here are forced to build all new houses with certain dimensions on bathrooms, halls, and kitchen to accommodate handicapped people. This again have led to higher prices of housing.