+1 I think this question of English or no, in the IETF is an outdated issue. On the other hand, if a non-native English writes or speaks something is natural that some mistakes are made. The native English should have a little patience. If we lack patience (or cooperation), and the question is relevant to the IETF, I think the big loser is the IETF. And, I repeat my last post correcting the possible confusion with the Ombudsperson: If the problems created by non-native English are so great as well (I don't think it is), then recommend a solution : ... the IETF can create a group of volunteers who act as mentors for non-native English ( particularly ) when they make a mistake that eventually bother some participants or demonstrate the need for a follow up for some time. But, it seems that this mechanism already exists, as has been said here in the list . Incidentally, I witnessed people IETF initiatives in this direction, anonymously. This gave great results. Em 10/03/2014 09:55, Yoav Nir escreveu: > English is not my native language, but I don't see an alternative. > People all over the world learn English as a second language. More so > than any other language. Unless you want to get us all speaking > Esperanto or lojban, English is the most practical.