Re: archives (was The other parts of the report....

Carl Malamud wrote:

> You could do an opt-out period, say 6 months, before publishing
> the database.  With sufficient publicity, say periodic reposting
> of the opt-out announcement on the ietf list, this seems to
> strike a balance between the unspecified policy of the past
> and a new policy for the future.  
>
> This seems like a more-than-sufficient amount of care given
> the fact that the data is already available in numerous
> locations on the network.  
>
> However, I don't think you even need to do an opt-out 
> requirement.  Times change.  The data exists on the net.  
There are those of us who actively pursue this when it happens. It 
usually takes a few emails.
Just because someone usurps your copyright doesn't mean you've lost 
copyright per se, or should.
> The IETF needs to keep a full archive for legal reasons
> even if it doesn't allow FTP access by the public.  Why
> should lawyers with subpoenas get access to the database
> and members of the community can't? 
Let's see all your legal and medical records, if you're in such a mood 
for sharing. ;-) There are plenty of things that can be accessed only 
with due process, and (IMO) should require such.
> We should simply
> remove the access control.
In case it isn't clear, I disagree ;-)

Joe

> Regards,
>
> Carl
>
>
> > bil sez:
> >        ah... but said RFC did not exist at the time my IDs 
> >        went out. and my cursory perusal of said RFC seems
> >        to indicate that it is mute on materials submitted
> >        into the IETF process in times that pre-date said 
> >        RFC existance.
> > fully agree - that was not my purpose in providing teh pointer - I
> > just wanted you (and others) to know what today's rules are
> >
> >        that said, it could be that the 40,000 or so legacy
> >        draft authors won't care, but it would be sound hygiene
> >        to ask them if they mind if RFC 3667 rules would apply
> >        to their contributions.  
> >
> > you are kidding - right?
> >
> > Scott
> >
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