Zeev Suraski wrote on 07/12/2015 15:11:
It's always possible to submit another RFC to alter the end date, even if we decide about one now. But I do think it'll send a different message - that we think it's going to take extraordinary circumstances for us to change the decision - vs. us saying "we'll wait and see", which at least I would interpret as "they'll probably delay it".
Yeah, that's absolutely my view. As with the 7.0 timeline and 5.7 (non-)existence, a formal RFC stating the position ends speculation and allows everyone to make clear plans.
If there is a strong view that more evidence will be available in 6 months time, a short RFC now stating the date and criteria for a final decision will allow us to short-cut part of the discussion next time. But unless someone can name the specific information they're waiting for, it's no easier to name the decision date than the EOL date itself, so we're better off just making a firm decision now.
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