*> > Could we not think of an FPS (frequently proposed solutions) *> > where each defeated "solutions" would be listed and quickly *> > discussed. There would be two good reasons: *> > *> > 1. to provide a true list of what has been proposed. It would *> > save time to all and provide a good negative check list for *> > those with an idea. At least it would be new to the FPS: it *> > would be added or used. *> > *> > 2. very often the roots of the true solution is something *> > which has been half thought and overlooked. Or something *> > triggered in someone's mind by another idea. *> *> Variations on this idea have been proposed to the IESG and IAB *> several times, and have not gone anywhere. I'll leave *> explanations as to why to someone else, but at a minimum, there *> has been a shortage of volunteers to maintain a "dumb ideas *> archive" (I know, that isn't quite what you said) and a shortage *> of entities willing to shield such volunteers from liability. John, True. However, a useful, and perhaps feasible, approach would be for a person knowledgable about the problem area to write an Informational "review" RFC about it. Such an RFC would review the problem, the suggested solutions, and their up/downsides. Such a document would not have to be complete to be very useful; a snapshot at a particular time would be a big step forward. Bob Braden