Re: [TLS] Publication of draft-rhrd-tls-tls13-visibility-00

[Joseph Salowey <[e-mail]>]

Dear TLS WG,

The chairs have been following the recent vigorous discussion on
draft-rhrd-tls-tls13-visibility and we'd like to say a few words about
process and how we intend to move forward.

First, we would like to clarify that this discussion isn't delaying TLS
1.3. We've been holding final publication to resolve some middlebox issues
as described in a recent message from ekr

https://mailarchive.ietf.org/arch/msg/tls/yt4otPd5u_6fOzW02TEe2e-W5G0 and
expect to discuss this in Singapore. No one and we mean no one should delay
submitting a PR related to TLS1.3 or any other WG draft because of this
discussion. You’ll note that others have recently, you should follow suit.

In Prague, we had a discussion of draft-green and there was neither
consensus to work in this area nor to decline to work in this area.  In
addition to the comments that we should simply decline all such work, the
authors received technical comments about their approach and draft-rhrd
seems to be an attempt to address some of those comments.  As is normal
IETF practice, we will be giving this topic agenda time in Singapore to see
if a consensus emerges one way or the other.

Absolutely no decisions will be made about adoption prior to that time, nor
prior to a formal call for adoption. In particular, decisions will not be
made based on the volume of messages to the mailing list.  It is
unnecessary and unproductive to repeat points you have already made just
because someone responds to you. You will not be missing out on the chance
to make your argument.

Finally, we would like to remind WG members to keep their messages
professional and civil. We have noted a number of recent messages that do
not conform to those standards and we will be reaching out to people
personally to address those instances.

J&S