Killing old/slow groups - transition thinking

[Dave Crocker]

Randy,

Saturday, December 14, 2002, 11:15:12 AM, you wrote:
>> I have always felt that a BOF should be authorized only after
>> there has been demonstrated productive discussion on an open
>> mailing list, and a substantial charter draft.

Randy> as bofs need not be heading to wg,

   2.4. Birds of a Feather (BOF)

   Often it is not clear whether an issue merits the formation of a
   working group.  To facilitate exploration of the issues the IETF
   offers the possibility of a Birds of a Feather (BOF) session, as well
   as the early formation of an email list for preliminary discussion.
   In addition, a BOF may serve as a forum for a single presentation or
   discussion, without any intent to form a working group.

   A BOF is a session at an IETF meeting which permits "market research"
   and technical "brainstorming".  Any individual may request permission
   to hold a BOF on a subject. The request MUST be filed with a relevant
   Area Director who must approve a BOF before it can be scheduled. The
   person who requests the BOF may be asked to serve as Chair of the
   BOF.



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