RE: Modemmgt Working Group status

["Mark S. Lewis" <[e-mail]>]

>>>>> On Tue, 8 Feb 94 21:45:47 -0600, [e-mail] said:

> Mark,
>    Before we embark on this mission to reach consensus on a MIB, I would like a 
> clear understanding of what we mean by 'consensus'. As one of the editors, I 
> will need to know this before I can produce the next draft of my object group.
>    If there is an email posting on a particular aspect of the MIB and no one 
> responds to a proposal, does that imply that we have consensus on that aspect? 
> What if one person objects to a proposal but several others agree with a 
> proposal, is that consensus? How many must agree? What if one person objects and 
> one person agrees with a proposal?
>    The situation that I want to avoid is that I make one assumption about what 
> consensus means, but when I give my object set to Steve to merge with the 
> others, Steve has a different assumption about what consensus means, and makes 
> changes to the group. I seek your guidance on this issue. --> Les
> _______________________________________________________________________________

Les:

I hope Steve's response helped clarify the "rough consensus" measure.
It is basically consensus by the larger portion of the group.  One
person does not hold sway unless he or she can garner support.  It is
my job to clarify and facilitate to help reach consensus.

I think Bob makes a good suggestion.  We need to make direct clear
proposals to flush out any objections.  If a proposal has been made
and there has not been substantial objection, then this can be taken
as consensus.

... Mark

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