I support this proposal. GitHub offers a lot more tools for organization than 
emails do, which makes reviewing issues considerably easier.


> On Oct 21, 2020, at 3:51 PM, Christopher Wood <c...@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.
> 
> 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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