I don't much like the change in approach. I think it will be too easy
to brush off; the current approach has enough substance that people
who brush it off put themselves in a very weak position.
The old text was written with legal advice. What does counsel say
about the new proposal?
Regards
Brian Carpenter
Cell phone during IETF85: +1 847 219 0880
On 06/11/2012 15:00, IETF Chair wrote:
The IESG is considering a revision to the NOTE WELL text. Please review and
comment.
Russ
=== Proposed Revised NOTE WELL Text ===
Note Well
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