On 2012-05-28 16:51, Tim Bray wrote: > Who are these people? -T <politicallyIncorrect> So far, fortunately, the Internet Governance Forum and its associated talking shops add up to a no-op. The danger is always there that they will persuade government reps in the ITU or other UN bodies to take action that will damage the Internet. </politicallyIncorrect> Brian > > On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 8:34 AM, Stephane Bortzmeyer <bortzmeyer@xxxxxx> wrote: >> I believe it is relevant here since IETF is currently being discussed >> in depth on the Internet Governance Caucus mailing list (one of the >> biggest forums of the "civil society" about Internet governance). >> >> The thread is long and, for those who are not subscribed, can be found >> here on the Web: >> >> http://lists.igcaucus.org/arc/governance/2012-05/msg00380.html >> >> There are two things being discussed about the IETF: >> >> 1) Does it do a good job of creating and promoting technical >> standards? >> >> 2) If yes, can it be used as a "model" for Internet governance of >> other, more political, functions? >> >