Daniel J. Bernstein appeal to the Internet Society Board of Trustees
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The Internet Society Board of Trustees received an appeal[1] under RFC 2026 Section 6.5.3 from Daniel J. Bernstein raising issues about the IETF's standards setting process and antitrust laws. The board considered the appeal under its authority documented in RFC 2026 and denies the appeal. The formal resolution [2] on the appeal contains an exhibit that documents the process executed by the board in its deliberations. The recording of the meeting where the resolution was passed is also available [3]. On behalf of the ISOC Board of Trustees, Brian Haberman, Board Chair [1] https://cr.yp.to/2025/20251223-isoc.pdf (Accessed: 2026-06-11) [2] https://www.internetsociety.org/board-of-trustees/resolutions/197/ [3] https://www.internetsociety.org/board-of-trustees/meetings/197/
- Daniel J. Bernstein appeal to the Internet Societ… Board Chair (ISOC)