[Foundation] Re: [Council] Extension Proposals

[Paul Curtis]

Ben Schumacher wrote:
> 
> Look... the point is, if this is really intended to be an open 
> discussion amongst members, then it should be posted about on the 
> members list. I don't read council. I don't, generally, care about the 
> goings on of the council mailing list, as I imagine that when they've 
> come up with something they're prepared to present to the membership, 
> then they'll do that... (and frankly, I don't have time for another 
> mailing list)... besides, it mostly seems to consist of discussing 
> technical nit-picks that are nothing more than rehashes of what's 
> already been discussed on standards-jig. It does, however, bother me 
> when people seem to be moving away from formats of communications that 
> are open and transparent... 

Please explain how this isn't open and transparent. Please explain how the mail admin is 
powerless in controlling a list.

I do not care either way what you choose to do. Read mailing lists or don't. Use H20 or 
don't. It doesn't make a whit of difference to me. But don't even attempt to paint this as 
a way to keep anything from the community.

paul