I think what Dave is saying is that anyone who thinks they can:
- show up at the IETF meeting
- manage to get something rammed through that is contrary to the
concensus of the mailing list,
- and then view the matter as a done deal
is in for a rude awakening. Anything controversial that occurs at the
meeting will (and let me repeat that) WILL be open to close scrutiny by
those who do not attend.
The time to resolve issues is NOW, prior to the meeting. If this
happens, the meeting should be largely pro forma.
/mtr