what is a problem

[Marshall Rose]

> > well, if that's how the ADs are running their areas now, then i'm
> > surprised there aren't more problems. you're correct that there are only
> > two formal checkpoints. however, the responsible AD (or a delegate)
> > should be providing constant feedback to the WG... while there may be
> > consternation, there shouldn't be any surprise.
> 
> I don't think we are in massive disagreement.  However,
> my point was that WG's can (in practice) be opaque/non-deterministic
> from the AD point of view, as well as the opposite.  And while
> they have tools for combatting that, other than at checkpoints,
> they are fairly heavy artillery.  

yes, in practice, it is certainly true that there is a fair degree of opacity
between both the AD and the WG.

/mtr