Russ Housley <housley@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > We disagree. Many people tell us (on the IAOC surveys) that the most > important thing that happens at IETF meetings is the hallway > conversations. It is a significant part of the culture. Since Russ is no longer my boss, I'll pick a bone here. I have participated in these "hallway conversations" -- and while they are most helpful to relative newbies, I have found them less necessary as I became more familiar with IETF lore. They always had a certain amount of "blind-men-and-the-elehant" to them anyway. :^( But regardless, if "hallway conversations" are important, why aren't we finding a way to accomplish this value over the 'net (and more than three times a year)? IMHO, the "most important thing" about IETF weeks is that they impose deadlines for _something_ to happen. -- John Leslie <john@xxxxxxx>