RE: Issue with the requirements document: PKIX-centric terminology

[Cat Okita <cat@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Fri, 10 Aug 2007, Stephen Kent wrote:
> I think we should make decisions about what work to do in the IETF based on 
> who participates in the IETF work, not based on who we believe may benefit.

I think this is the attitude that leads many people to believe that the
IETF is a pointless waste of time.

My understanding was that the goals of the IETF include producing well
considered and designed protocols that are a benefit to all, and readily
used by all, not a group of inbred pedants intent only on self-gratification.

cheers!
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