Rich,
This new approach seems better. The current "comments" system was totally
confusing. People subscribed to it - thinking they had joined the main list,
then when they posted messages no one saw them.
Having a simple "send comments" link from the TC page makes more sense IMHO.
Thanks, DW.
Quoting Rich Thompson <>:
> So if I understand the design:
> - There will no longer be a -comment email list one can subscribe to
> - There will be a web form for submitting comments
> - These comments will be emailed to the chair and appended to a
> publically accessible archive
>
> This maintains accountability, but is a drop on the openness front. Still
> accountable because anyone can go search the -comment archive, but less
> open as many fewer will do that than who subscribe to the -comment lists
> today.
>
> I guess I would back up and question why it is a problem for the public
> email list to be a discussion forum. Have there been instances where this
> was distractive to the work of the TC or perhaps used inappropriately by
> some members of the public? Other reasons driving the change?
>
> Rich Thompson
> OASIS WSRP TC Chair
>
>
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