Thomas Dalton wrote:
With proper CSS it can be very standards-compliant. The links to reveal the spoilers can be hidden in print media.
But then what happens to the spoilers? Someone reading the article on paper should get the same experience as someone reading it online. That's what the self-reference policy is all about.
You didn't quote the part where I said:
Of course I still think this isn't the proper solution. The real solution is to delete Template:Spoiler and friends ASAP.
I agree with you. I'm just pointing out an incorrect statement. We have the means to implement collapsible spoilers (heck, I could do it in <15 minutes). But that's not the right direction, not even the right ballpark.