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Moderation on ietf(_at_)ietf(_dot_)org

2014-07-22 09:25:04
The ietf(_at_)ietf(_dot_)org list is very active. It hosts varied discussions 
ranging from last calls to IETF organisation matters to any Internet 
technology-related topics that come up. We all have seen how much discussion 
there is, and occasionally, discussions that become unproductive or repetitive. 
Part of the root cause of this is that unlike most IETF lists, there is no 
working group chair overseeing and driving discussions.

The IESG has discussed this and plans to add moderators to manage the list 
discussion. The moderators will track and guide discussions and remind people 
when they get outside of the lines. Please respect the feedback from the 
moderators when they say, for instance, that an issue has been already 
previously discussed. 

The moderation system will not affect other mailing list management methods 
that are used on this list or in the IETF in general.

If you have feedback on this plan, please let us know.

Jari Arkko for the IESG