We need to go the other direction

[Eric Weisberg]

Dave Crocker wrote:
> 

> IETF and IAB have closed decision-making meetings.
> 
> These are by no means the only groups that behave in this fashion AND have
> plenty of community support, but I thought the irony of being able to cite
> them in this context would be appealing.
> 

I do not think that "appealing" is the right word.  

We have already reached consensus on the need for "open and
transparent" processes (we were UNANIMOUS on this at Reston), and
they are required by our charter and our sponsor (the USG).  It is
time for us to meet those criteria.