The Vendian era Ediacarans

Although this contraversiel topic takes place in the vendian era of the Pre-Cambrian, it's still worth bringing up. The Ediacarans were a group of soft bodied creatures that were bands of cells clinging together for a while, until they broke apart. However, the group Ediacarans died out before the Cambrian, therefore scientists don't know if they're to be considered animals. What do you think? Post a response and explain your reasoning.