On 9/7/2012 8:45 AM, Joe Touch wrote:
It's not always about what is best for *you* or for other reviewers.
Actually, it is. The documents are issued by the IETF to facilitate public discussion. It's the only reason to have the mechanism.
It's about what encourages a more open exchange of ideas.
Having access to previous versions of a document often greatly facilitates discussion of it and later documents.
Having restricted access to the I-D archive was extremely problematic. Having easy access is extremely helpful to the community.
d/ -- Dave Crocker Brandenburg InternetWorking bbiw.net