On Thu, Jan 16, 2020 at 04:52:46AM +0000, Salz, Rich wrote: > Yes, but that tends to perpetuate the situation that only bigger organizations can afford to sponsor most of the IETF leadership positions. Many (probably including Randy and Brian) see that as a problem. Does this include owners of one-man shops on contract by big organizations like governments or divisions thereof ? What is an actually small organization in your opinion ? (don't answer). I would say: Candidates supporting "well funded interests" (forget how the emoney flow is orchestrated). We had this discussion maybe even on this list in the past and i asked why ISOC is not providing funding for candidates to leadership positions, and that seemed to have all type of pitfalls too (not too persuading to me though..). Cheers Toerless