Re: [Gendispatch] Diversity and Inclusiveness in the IETF

[Fernando Gont <[e-mail]>]

On 25/2/21 16:48, Salz, Rich wrote:
>> If a WG somewhat requires use of github, then the barrier is
>> there.
> 
> Since no person, or no WG, has infinite resources, almost any
> attempts to engage some people mean that some others feel left out.
> (Note the almost)

Why do you think git/github will engage somebody that would otherwise 
not be engaged?


> The IETF still maintains that no matter how git/GitHub are used, the
> classic mechanisms of email, etc., still must be used.

When discussions end up spread over gihub and email lists, that's not a 
nice feature, IMO.


> Does that mean
> some conversations aren't fully discussed on the email, and some
> people feel left out? Yes.  Some people also dislike MIME email,

I use the least common denominator: plain text email.

Still most email clients will mangle patches sent via email -- which 
happens to be the normal workflow some projects such as the linux kernel 
and openbsd -- so at least for those things you'll probably resort to 
mutt or the like.



> and
> the moving away from IPv4 and FTP.  Things change.  For myself, I am
> just glad that we're not commenting on things via SMS.  I am tempted
> to create an OnlyFans account for ACME or HTTPAPI, tho. :)

My take is: if the tool improves your workflow, go for it. If it will 
get in the way, don't.

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