Re: What is the problem [was Re: SUMMARY: publish list of nominees?]

[Brian E Carpenter <brian@hursley.ibm.com>]

Scott Brim wrote:
> 
> On Wed, Apr 10, 2002 05:35:25PM +0200, Brian E Carpenter wrote:
> > I think we were talking about using the liaisons as *witnesses* to the
> > process rather than intervening. Obviously they act as a
> > communications channel anyway, as a matter of definition.
> 
> More than that.  Their feedback and interaction is part of the process.
> If the process isn't going right and they say nothing, they don't offer
> any increased avoidance of the nuclear alternatives.

OK, witnesses and early warning devices. 

   Brian