Re: cultural sensitivity towards new comers

Keith Moore <moore@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> · Wed, 27 Mar 2019 20:45:49 -0400



    On 3/27/19 7:49 PM, Lloyd Wood wrote:

    
        "In IETF, it
              is MORE IMPORTANT to point out potential problems
              associated with a proposal, than to withhold such input
              for fear of seeming rude.   It's even an obligation if
            the consequences seem important.   Even if you don't believe
            you have the status necessary to question the judgment of
            that person.  Even if you might be wrong.  Even if your
            voice shakes"
        

        And even if it
            completely destroys your subsequent career prospects!

          
    Everyone has to choose his/her own compromises.   Personally, I
      wouldn't find it a very fulfilling career if it involved helping
      to break things that people use and need. 

    
    Keith