Re: Plenary Format - discussion notes

[Mark Handley <M.Handley@cs.ucl.ac.uk>]

>> i think it's the last supper that randy's talking about getting rid
>> of, not the requirement that i* folks be in the room and respond to
>> relevant questions.
>
>indeed.  i do not wish to avoid responsibility, only the assertion
>of superiority.

You're not up there to be superior, you're up there to be the target
for disenchanted folks to take aim at if they don't like what you've
done. :-)

Seriously though, removing the requirement to be *visibly* present and
attentive would leave us even more open to accusations of being a
secretive inner circle that isn't held responsible for its actions.

On the other hand, I've also had the perception sometimes that the
arrangement of the room causes a more confrontational atmosphere than
is strictly necessary, where the IESG or IAB appear to be responding
defensively rather than appearing to consider the comments raised.

 - Mark