Re: CORRECTION: Document Action: 'Terminology Used in Internationalization in the IETF' to Informational

[Allison Mankin <mankin@psg.com>]

Patrik,

When I read the document, the text that Klensin cited did not
jump out, but now the words about normativeness seem a bit
legalistic, given the background of the community difficulties.
Even if Randy does diplomacy, it might be a win-win thing for
you to have an RFC-Editor note to change that part of the text,
as the words are not useful and they do sow some confusion.

Suggested rewording - 

Old:
 This document gives an overview of internationalization as it applies to 
 IETF standards work by lightly covering the many aspects of
 internationalization and the vocabulary associated with those topics.  It
 is not meant to be a complete description of internationalization.  The
 definitions in this document are not normative for IETF standards;
 however, they are useful and standards may make non-normative reference
 to this document after it becomes an RFC.  

New:
 This document gives an overview of internationalization as it applies to
 IETF work in this area by lightly covering the many aspects of
 internationalization and the vocabulary associated with those topics.  It
 is not meant to be a complete description of internationalization.  The
 definitions in this document are purely informative for IETF standards,
 however, they are useful and this document should become a valuable
 resource for the IETF after it becomes an RFC.

Or something like this.  I can see why Klensin felt this paragraph was
skirting the border.



Allison