what is a problem

[john.loughney@nokia.com]

Hi Marshall,

> > A problem, for example, from an AD perspective, may be
> > that ADs have the responsibility for making sure that stuff
> > that goes through IETF process produces implementable,
> > reasonable standards.  And yet they only have 2=20
> > checkpoints in a work item's history:  WG chartering
> > time, and document publication time.  In between
> > those 2 points, much may happen to take things in
> > a completely different direction.  (Yes, AD's
> > can/should be involved through the course of a WG's
> > life, but honestly, independently of time commitments,
> > that's indirect persuasion). =20
>=20
> 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 agree with you on this.  Howver, I think that the IESG workload has
gotten such that their bandwidth for workgroup review/monitoring/review
has been limited.  I think that this might be one of the general =
problems.

John