Paul Vixie wrote:
... I just wish that all the political I's would get dotted and all the political T's would get crossed. Perception isn't *actually* reality, but in politics (which this is) the difference between perception and reality is just not worth discussing.
Speaking as someone with more than a passing familiarity with practical political process, Paul's comments are correct. Please, the interim-moderators should moderate, and the bylaws drafters should draft, and they should be separate. It's the usual difference between the Chair and the Editor (or Raporteur, or Recording Secretary). I introduced this important division to the IETF many years ago.... Since they accepted the moderation function, they've disqualified themselves from the drafting function. And I especially like Paul's point that those serving as the moderators be disqualified from serving in another postition for at least a year. -- William Allen Simpson Key fingerprint = 17 40 5E 67 15 6F 31 26 DD 0D B9 9B 6A 15 2C 32