AB, I don't think the principles articulated in this document will come as a surprise to any SDO with which the IETF interacts and I don't think this document will prevent another SDO from acting badly wrt the IETF if it so chooses. Also, bear in mind that 'acting badly' is entirely subjective.
For example, if you were to ask the ITU leadership if they 'acted badly' during the MPLS-TP imbroglio, I think they would counter that it was the IETF that 'acted badly'. In fact, I have seen them say exactly this. And lest we forget, we had a much more comprehensive agreement in place for MPLS-TP. Thanks, John Sent from my iPhone From: Abdussalam Baryun [mailto:abdussalambar...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 6:29 AM To: John E Drake Cc: ietf Subject: Re: FW: Affirmation of the Modern Global Standards Paradigm Hi John, >Does this document actually have a purpose, and if so, what is it? IMO the document introduces important statements (purpose and objectives) so that other organisations and SDOs recognise while interacting with IETF. It may look simple or known, but necessary for IETF future cooperations. I agree that your question is very important and that the best person to answer is the Chair of IETF or IAB. AB
