+1 The length of the written mail list track of a document is only one indicator. It's an important one, but it should not be treated as absolute. Sometimes 2-3 people debated one obscure aspect of the document in tens of messages. In the case when a document generated zero or very little discussion on the mail list, and yet the write-up mentions 'broad consensus' I would recommend to verify what is the 'broad consensus' assessment based upon. Regards, Dan > -----Original Message----- > From: ietf-bounces@xxxxxxxx [mailto:ietf-bounces@xxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of > Melinda Shore > Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 9:42 PM > To: ietf@xxxxxxxx > Subject: Re: "IETF work is done on the mailing lists" > > I think the core issue is whether or not there's been adequate review, > and it seems to me to be appropriate to request volunteers from wg > participants to review documents before moving them along. > > Melinda