Re: [Rfced-future] Issue 143: RSAB mailing list archives

[Brian E Carpenter <[e-mail]>]

On 11-Jan-22 03:23, Salz, Rich wrote:
> Lars:
>      > This may be an acceptable tradeoff for this particular list, but it's
>      > also setting a precedent in the IETF, which makes me nervous.

I understand Lars' hesitation, but I dispute that this sets a precedent
in the IETF. This is not an IETF discussion. The RSAB is not comparable
to either the IAB or the IESG and the arguments are totally different.
I'd be happy to discuss any questions about IETF lists over on an IETF
list.
  
> I think it's a good -- nay, excellent -- precedent to set. There are well-understood mechanisms to be used when conversations need to be private; executive session, off-the-record, "off-list" emails, etc. etc.

As I've already pointed out, the RSAB *will* use such mechanisms when they
need to, whatever we do or don't write in the present document.

> Martin:
>>     My opinion only: this is not a group that deals with personnel issues in its normal course of business.  There are few other reasons to conduct private business.  Public archives seem totally fine here.
> 
> Completely agree.

Neither will the RSAB need to discuss legal, contractual or financial
details. Its remit is really quite narrow, and as Wes said, referring
back to earlier discussions may be very useful.

To be complete, there's one issue where privacy would matter:
Issue 151: Consultation / Approval for RSCE Selection committee.
That would be a case where off-list discussion would be needed.

Regards
    Brian