>I also think this is an appropriate, even if significant,
>change of policy. I really don't see why we would give away
>a precious resource such as a protocol number for secret
>usage.
I also agree that the change is appropriate. However, I am also aware of
significant frustration being voiced with respect to the speed by which
the expert review process moved -- and this change could slow it
further. It's worth keeping in mind that the IETF has no power to prevent
people from using unallocated protocol numbers.
