MIME documents - the decision

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The Apps ADs discussed the matter of implementation, features and
when to approve things in the IESG yesterday.

The conclusions reached were roughly:

- The intent of the standards process is that used features are in the
  standard, and useless features are NOT in it.
  Clearly, this is not a simple decision to make.
- The decision on what features should be in the standard and what not
  is something the working group should come to consensus on, not
  something that the ADs should decide.
- Nevertheless, publication of the current set of MIME documents at
  this time is a Good Thing.

Actions resulting from this:

- The current set of MIME drafts is APPROVED, with no changes.
- Before the next advancement in level (to Full Standard), the working
  group will be reconvened (probably by a formal reactivation) to review
  the documents and decide upon the criteria for features being part of
  the Full Standard MIME documents.

Thus spoke the IESG - hope you all can live with that!

                Harald A

(and now to wait for the RFCs - the average wait through the RFC-editor's
queue is around 2 months now)