Re: [newtrk] IETF Process discussions - next steps

[Douglas Otis <dotis at mail-abuse.org>]

On Aug 16, 2006, at 1:54 AM, Brian E Carpenter wrote:

> Right now it seems that the community doesn't want to invest effort  
> in solving the problem.

A small group can not be cognizant of how 700 documents are being  
used in the field years afterwards.  Although ISDs offered a  
solution, the administrative attention needed for reviewing an  
aggregation of modified dated material is still likely best placed on  
material related to current issues.  However ISDs, by providing a  
stable reference, offered significant value.

> As far as the structure of the RFC indexes are concerned, that's an  
> operational matter that I believe is best arranged directly with  
> the RFC Editor as part of the future contract (you will recall that  
> the RFP for that contract has been issued).

More than just a set of indexes is needed.  Composing a structure  
retaining the ISD reference feature will likely produce a greater  
impact on a set of document's stature than would RFC2026 categories.   
While this effort could become a task for the RFC editor, it seems  
defining a suitable structure would be something of general  
interest.  The goal would be to ensure a relational structure is  
created by interested parties in the earliest stages of a document's  
development; a cradle to grave method for tracking endeavours, rather  
than just individual documents.

Is there an RFC Editor related forum?

-Doug
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