> It appears that rather than trying to find ways to reduce friction, > the attitude is that people must dedicate their lives to the IETF > alter in order to get things done. Part of this is because to some > extent IETF is driven by people who are paid by their organizations to > be full time IETFers. My company allows my participation in IETF > working groups (as well as other places) but does not “sponsor” it. > This isn’t a complaint but rather, recognition of reality. Is it any > wonder that so many people who get involved in the IETF because of one > particular thing end up walking away from standards work? https://archive.psg.com/051000.ccr-ivtf.html