Mark Adam wrote: > > Ok... So I'm being a little idealistic, but this is different that just > saying "Me too" to the "We ain't makin' widgets" responses. Optimally we > should judge the work of a WG based on how well its output is accepted by > the world at large, but that's a little late in the process.
I think this leaves out a very, very important issue -- when you make the judgment. A successful IETF output is one that continues to be relevant and useful for a long time, and that enables the continued flexibility and adaptability of the Internet to the requirements 10 years down the road. We got where we are today by taking a long view... we need to push back against those who would let short-term optimizations produce long-term ossification. Bob Braden
