On Tue, May 1, 2012 at 11:07 PM, Melinda Shore <melinda.shore@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > I don't know what John has in mind but it strikes me that every > so often we get a wave of new participants (as new topics and/or > work areas are introduced) and it seems to me that it would be > valuable if people who've been through the process a time or > three could help mentor people who are new to the IETF but have > drafts that have been adopted. That happens pretty regularly. > Presumably they can help with > process and culture issues, as well. Here I'm not so sure. While retaining the basic mission statement, IETF culture _should_ change, to fit the times and to be relevant. I'm geezer category and I'm hoping the newer folks come up with a lot more revolution than they have so far. I look forward to it. Scott