[PWE3] Discussion on draft-zhang-mpls-tp-pw-oam-config-06

[Stewart Bryant <[e-mail]>]

I have been watching this discussion as it developed, and
I think it would be helpful if the supporters could produce
a more detailed requirement than the four lines from RFC5654,
including reminding everyone of the operational reasons for
including the statement in that RFC.

Remember that just because we thought that it was a good
idea to add a requirement in an RFC at the time of writing,
does not mean that in the we were, with hindsight, correct.
However if we were correct, then the arguments for
including it will stand the test of time and can easily be
re-iterated. It might be best if the case could be produced
in draft format with a view to discussing in at the next
IETF in six weeks time.

Way back in the thread there were some arguments against
this proposal set down by the opponents, and I think that
it would be useful if these were re-iterated and the
details discussed on the list by both sides.

A large number of people simply saying that they
support (or oppose) a draft  does not move anything forward.
Remember we do not vote in the IETF, we develop a
rough consensus on practical approaches to real problems.
So please can we focus on exactly what is needed, why
it is needed, and the pros and cons of acceptable
technical solutions.

- Stewart