> -----Original Message----- > From: ietf-bounces@xxxxxxxx [mailto:ietf-bounces@xxxxxxxx] On > Behalf Of Harald Tveit Alvestrand > --On tirsdag, oktober 11, 2005 07:23:08 -0700 "Hallam-Baker, Phillip" > <pbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > > Instant messaging and jabber may well be worsening the problem. The > > channel is more interactive than email but it has the same > problem of > > cutting out nuace and non-verbal cues. > > Open Internet-based conference calls? > > <ducks> They work in OASIS. Everyone knows they have to have their stuff together for the next con-call in two weeks time. It cuts down a lot on shouting matches. It means that loonies peddling incomprehensible schemes can be pursuaded that their idea has been heard and rejected. The problem with email is you never know if anyone read it. So some people conclude that the reason their idea is not finding favor is they have not posted it enough. _______________________________________________ Ietf@xxxxxxxx https://www1.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/ietf