> Note, however, that reducing the workload is not the only possible > solution. I suspect that even partial funding for these positions would > make it easier for people to volunteer. not really. most people have full-time jobs. giving them outside funding does not change the impact on that full-time job, unless they give it up. if the candidate is to be as knowledgeable about the profession as we would like, then they should be valuable to their employer. So the real requirement is to reduce the load the IETF places on an AD. This will permit a broader range of candidates. d/ --- Dave Crocker Brandenburg InternetWorking +1.408.246.8253 dcrocker a t ... WE'VE MOVED to: www.bbiw.net _______________________________________________ Ietf@xxxxxxxx https://www1.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/ietf