Hi -
> From: "Dan Harkins" <dharkins@xxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Margaret Wasserman" <mrw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: <ietf@xxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 3:56 AM
> Subject: Re: Diversity of IETF Leadership
...
> If there's some bias involved in the Nomcom's selection process then
> point it out and let's address it. The mere fact that there are is
> preponderance of white males being selected does not mean bias exists
...
If I understand this thread correctly, the result of the process has been
consistently less diverse than the pool from which the process has been
making selections. I can only see three interpretations:
(1) that white males are more likely than other participants to be
sufficiently qualified
(2) that the selection process (or the Nomcom) itself functions
(unintentionally, unconsciously) to favor white males.
(3) that past performance is just a massive statistical fluke
I doubt that it's (1) or (3). Think a little about social networks and
(2) becomes even more plausible. I suggest concentrating on
how the system *functions*, rather than inferring hidden accusations
of evil intent.
Randy