I sympathize with the hesitation that you must feel regarding a request to analyze a feature on a short timeframe, it is however the case that MSFT has in the recent past (Pointer Events, which are GREAT) used its prerogative to ship features ahead of standardization. That contrasts with the current scenario in which agreement by the WG on the names of the APIs _would in fact change our course_.
I noted the timeline as I understand it here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7187024
The web platform is behind. It's regrettable that we are, but that's the current situation. If you'd like to help, I encourage you to help weigh alternative in the www-style thread.
Engagement on the content and not the process would go a long way at this moment.