Re: objection to proposed change to "consensus"

[Frank Ellermann <nobody at xyzzy.claranet.de>]

Sandy Wills wrote:

> someone (I think Brian Carpenter is the poor guy stuck with
> this job) will post a simple statement and ask if the
> statement has concensus.  No multiple choice, no discussion,
> just statement.  I hope it happens soon...

> "The IETF should publish RFCs in the traditional text format,
>  plus WordStar version 2.0 of 4/1/1987.  Henceforth, all
>  posters suggesting MS Word will be drug from their homes
>  and stoned in the street."
[...]
> and we'll all start gathering rocks together.

Without an opportunity to sell fake beards for this episode in
the "Life of Brian" the proposal could meet some resistance ;-)

Not new, see http://article.gmane.org/gmane.ietf.general/13554
or the clear http://article.gmane.org/gmane.ietf.general/13658

                            Bye, Frank



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