==[ processing note ]== The IESG observes that the appeal text uses non-conformant notices inconsistent with the IETF policies as outlined by the IESG Statement on Clarifying Derivative Works Rights [1]. The IESG reiterates that “any process owner required to handle a Contribution with … a [non-conformant legal] notice can require the notice be removed” and that “repeated inclusion of such notices may be considered a disruption and moderated” [1].
In the interest of the community having an available appeal venue, the IESG is choosing to accept this appeal and ignore the non-conformant text. The rationales on why such notices may be disruptive as outlined in [2] [3] do not apply in this case. Unlike a WG, plenary, or non-WG lists, this request was directed to the IESG mail alias for processing. The IESG has ready access to legal counsel to review and accept the risk of such claims. [1] https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/statement-iesg-statement-on-clarifying-derivative-works-rights/ [2] https://mailarchive.ietf.org/arch/msg/ietf/d5tK-Ut1QZtgSaodWGC2MCgwqcw/ [3] slide #8 of the IETF 124 plenary materials, https://datatracker.ietf.org/meeting/124/materials/slides-124-ietf-sessc-2-ietf-124-plenary-part-2-00 ==[ processing note ]== Hi Dr. Bernstein! With this email, I am confirming that the IESG has received and accepted your appeal. Regards, Roman Danyliw (as IETF Chair, for the IESG) -----Original Message----- From: D. J. Bernstein <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, January 16, 2026 8:52 AM To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected]; Roman Danyliw <[email protected]> Subject: Complaint to IESG regarding a declaration of consensus to adopt a non-hybrid draft [snip] _______________________________________________ TLS mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected]
