The "late surprise" problem

[Brian E Carpenter]

Avri,

I'd be quite happy if we ceased discussion at this point, until
Dave and I have a chance to take all the comments on board and
produce a considered draft.

   Brian

Avri Doria wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> While the discussion of SIRs has been interesting for its
> ability to bring some problems to light, I want to mention
> that is continues to be solutionist.
> 
> As I attempted to explain early in the process, using a
> solution to demonstrate or explore a problem is, in my opinion,
> both acceptable and unavoidable.
> 
> Taking a problem and discussing it in detail, refining and
> reworking it is crosses the line into solution space.  I certainly
> don't want to stifle discussion of it, in fact I have my own
> opinions that I might be willing to share in the correct place.
> Perhaps this discussion would better done on the IETF list as
> it suggests a major organizational change that could be of general
> concern.
> 
> Thanks
> a.