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Title : An IETF with Much Diversity and Professional Conduct
Authors : Dave Crocker
Narelle Clark
Filename : draft-crocker-diversity-conduct-00.txt
Pages : 15
Date : 2014-03-04
Abstract:
The process of producing today's Internet through a culture of open
participation and diverse collaboration has proved strikingly
efficient and effective, and it is distinctive among standards
organizations. Historically participation in the IETF and its
antecedent was almost entirely composed of well-funded, American,
white, male engineers. No matter the intentions of the participants,
such a narrow demographic distorts group dynamics, both in management
and in personal interactions. In the case of the IETF, group
interaction style can often demonstrate singularly aggressive
behavior, often including singularly hostile tone and content.
Groups with greater diversity make better decisions. Obtaining
meaningful diversity requires more than generic good will and
statements of principle. Many different behaviors can serve to
reduce participant diversity or participation diversity. This paper
discusses the nature and practicalities of IETF attention to its
diverse participation and to the requirement for professional
demeanor.
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