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Subject: Re: What is the IAB?
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Date: 29 May 90 13:15:25 GMT
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>I have my doubts about Roy's interpretation too.  However one should
>also note the anonymous critique of the governance of the Internet
>that was published in Goodfellow's newsletter.  Participation in the
>IAB and the IETF can't be read as 100% support.

>Dan Schlitt                        Manager, Science Division Computer Facility


well, i am not on the IAB. i am an active participant in the IETF though. i
am currently the PPP working group chair. while i do not support the actions
of the organizations 100%, i do believe the process is the best one out
there, and i also believe that one person, with well thought out arguements,
and careful planning, can make a diffrence. i can also say that the
IAB/IETF/IESG has never tried to shut me up, they has asked me to talk about
something later, but always at reasonable times. they also have called on me
many times at the IETF meetings to let me say my piece. it may not have
always been in their best interest, and i am sure there have been times they
wished i didnt open my mouth, but they do seem to put up with people with
disenting opinions if these people are willing to work in the system to fix
the problems they see.


could be worse, i am told that the ISO people have to submit their
statements in written form. they would get to miss my booming voice wafting
out over the lecture hall. . . . :)

stev knowles
IETF PPP working group chair
ftp software
stev@ftp.com

"Maybe they are all Bozo's on this bus, but they are *our* clowns, not
someone elses!"