There is a big difference between having the right to do something and it being wise. The origin of the IETF was a DARPA program manager handing out the money. Which is perfectly fine for people like me who come from a country based on the principle of strange women lying around in ponds distributing swords. It might not be as acceptable to folk whose foundation myths are different. There might be a good reason for this change but I certainly don't see that a case has been made for urgency. There is certainly something odd about the way apps is working right now. But I don't think the IESG has made a case that they understand the problem, let alone what the solution should be. I am also rather concerned about the possibility of setting an unfortunate precedent.