[TLS] TLS WG GitHub interaction

[Christopher Wood <[e-mail]>]

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.

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