Hi Stewart,
Stewart Bryant wrote:
The IESG is considering making this statement on the
processing of RFC Errata concerning RFC Metadata.
We would appreciate community feedback.
Please can we have feedback by Thursday 9th June.
Thanks
Stewart
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Draft text for IESG Statement on RFC Metadata
Date: xx-xxx-xxxx
This IESG statement describes the manner in which the IESG will
process RFC Errata concerning RFC Metadata [RFC5741]. Metadata
is used, for example, in the compilation of the RFC Index.
The Area Director responsible for processing the RFC erratum will
review the RFC and document history recorded in various IETF archives
such as the datatracker. Where the error is major, for example
an error in the document track,
Maybe it is better to call this "Category" as in RFC 5741?
the Area Director SHOULD
reject the erratum, and initiate the publication of a replacement
RFC.
Where
- The error is minor, for example where there is a minor
error in the list of updated RFCs, and
Are "major" and "minor" errors fully defined above? I.e. "minor error"
only covers errors in Updates and Obsoletes?
- The intent of the IETF community as determined from the RFC and the
records is clear, and
- The RFC has been processed correctly in all other regards,
the Area Director MAY accept the erratum. The Area Director MAY
consult with the IESG in making this determination.
If the above minor error conditions are met, but the Area Director
responsible for processing the metadata is of the view that the best
interests of the community are served by holding the RFC erratum for
document update, or rejecting the erratum and initiating the
publication of a replacement RFC they MAY process the RFC erratum
accordingly.
Where there is doubt as to the intent of the IETF community or where
the RFC has not been processed in accordance with the rules governing
the proposed change to the RFC metadata, the RFC erratum MUST be
rejected.
Some clarifications on the above questions would be useful, but I think
overall this looks fine.
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