> As a matter of process, I'm confused about the handling of this appeal. > It sounds like Phil appealed the approval of RFC 7049. > > That, I hope, was a decision made by the IESG, not a decision made by > one AD. > So, I'm failing to understand how it makes sense for you to respond to > this appeal as an AD. Phill took the first step of addressing his complaint to the responsible AD (me). This is my response. If he or someone else should choose to pursue a further appeal, the next step would be to take it to the IESG by way of the Chair. Barry