Re: There is no cabal (was: When did we lose control?)

I, for one, don't blame folks for not coming forward on this list, nor 
for not coming forward on the benighted MARID list, especially toward 
the end.  Simply put, why would the average person wish to state a 
position or endorse a certain proposal if they knew with certainty they 
would be mercilessly hounded and attacked as Microsoft's running dogs? 
Life is too short and there's too much work to set one's self up for 
such abuse. Offline, sideline, and private communications are often more 
productive in the melee that is sender authentication.
Frankly, the level of discourse from some participants discourages all 
but the hardiest souls.
There is no cabal, and what proceeds on this list is a fair 
approximation of the real world.  To those folks who can't seem to 
understand our operating environment, I suggest: Get over yourselves, 
and get on with the work of producing implementations, documents, etc. 
Ad hominem attacks, knee-jerk responses, and attitudes do little to 
further the ostensible goals of SPF-DISCUSS and SPF's adoption by the world.
I, for one, am confident that Meng is working in good faith, and that he 
is representing non-list communications accurately. I am similarly 
confident that other folks on the list are also working in good faith 
and representing their communities accurately.  I will continue in those 
confidences until it is demonstrated my trust is misplaced. I suggest 
this is a good place from which to start.
<dons flame retardant suit :-) >
Bryce Ryan