We have come to understand in more detail the events that led to the shock shuttering of the MPEG Group a fortnight ago as legendary founder Leonardo Chiariglione left in a blaze of fiery blog posts. His anger is understandable, as someone who pioneered the very fabric of this video industry we call home only to have it swept from underneath him, yet the vitriolic manner in which he announced his departure has left a sour taste for many. Describing the “feudal” ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) as having a hierarchical structure akin to the Roman Empire, Chiariglione has painted a picture of an archaic organization deeply detached from the world he helped create. However, speaking to people familiar with…