It was only one opinion, not tried to generate a debate. We simply disagree, same as some people want to have meetings only (or mainly) in US and not go to regions where it can be cheaper and can get new participants. Just very sad :-( Regards, Jordi > De: Pekka Savola <pekkas@xxxxxxxxxx> > Responder a: <ietf-bounces@xxxxxxxx> > Fecha: Tue, 20 Mar 2007 10:38:33 +0200 (EET) > Para: JORDI PALET MARTINEZ <jordi.palet@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > CC: <iab@xxxxxxxx>, <ietf@xxxxxxxx> > Asunto: Re: Seeking a new IAB Executive Director > > On Mon, 19 Mar 2007, JORDI PALET MARTINEZ wrote: >> I've a small comment regarding the profile. I'm not thinking in any specific >> candidate, but I think this is very relevant for a fair selection. >> >> The first point, keeping and editing the minutes, almost excludes the >> non-native English speakers, at least, they will have a much more difficult >> job if a non-native candidate is appointed for this. > ... > > Jordi, what you may be missing that IETF is (for a lack of a better > word) a meritocracy, not a democracy. That includes finding the most > suitable person for the job, so citing issues of unfairness (to those > that may not fulfill requirements) misses the point. If taking care > of the minutes requires some degree of English skills, that's what > should be required. > > -- > Pekka Savola "You each name yourselves king, yet the > Netcore Oy kingdom bleeds." > Systems. Networks. Security. -- George R.R. Martin: A Clash of Kings > > _______________________________________________ > Ietf mailing list > Ietf@xxxxxxxx > https://www1.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/ietf ********************************************** The IPv6 Portal: http://www.ipv6tf.org Bye 6Bone. Hi, IPv6 ! http://www.ipv6day.org This electronic message contains information which may be privileged or confidential. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information, including attached files, is prohibited. _______________________________________________ Ietf@xxxxxxxx https://www1.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/ietf