Re: [TLS] TLS WG GitHub interaction

On Wed, Oct 21, 2020 at 3:51 PM Christopher Wood <caw@heapingbits.net>
wrote:

> RFC 8874 describes several different methods for using GitHub, ranging
> from the lightweight "document management mode" [1] to more heavyweight
> "issue discussion mode" [2]. Most TLS documents are hosted and worked on in
> GitHub, though with varying levels of interaction. For example, some
> interact with GitHub in "issue tracking mode," wherein editors primarily
> use GitHub for tracking open issues. Others interact with GitHub in a way
> that resembles "issue discussion mode," wherein substantive issue
> discussion takes place on GitHub issues and consensus calls occur on the
> list.
>
> This discrepancy has caused confusion in the past, especially with respect
> to how best to stay engaged in the continued development of WG documents.
> Moreover, with the rising rate at which other WGs and IETF participants
> adopt GitHub for document development, especially those formed in recent
> years, we have not made expectations for use of GitHub clear.
>
> To that end, after observing what's been maximally productive for document
> development in TLS and related WGs, taking into account community
> engagement, document review support, and editor tools, we propose the
> following: the TLS WG interact with WG documents in "issue discussion
> mode," following the approach outlined in [3].
>
> We'd like to hear whether folks are support or oppose this proposal.
> Please chime in (on the list!) and share your thoughts before November 4.
> We'll determine whether there is consensus to adopt this new approach
> moving forward at that time.
>

I am in favor of using "issue discussion mode". When we developed our
current structure, we had less experience with Github and it was reasonable
to be cautious, but I believe that now we have enough experience to support
the use of "issue discussion mode".

-Ekr

> Thanks,
> Chris, on behalf of the chairs
>
> [1] https://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc8874.html#name-document-management-mode
> [2] https://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc8874.html#name-issue-labeling-schemes
> [3] https://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc8874.html#name-issue-discussion-mode
>
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