- From: Arthur Barstow <art.barstow@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 10:10:21 -0400
- To: Nigel Megitt <nigel.megitt@bbc.co.uk>, "public-w3process@w3.org" <public-w3process@w3.org>
On 10/1/14 9:01 AM, Nigel Megitt wrote: > Specifically the need to > demonstrate wide review seemed to be vague, and triggered a "we aren't > sure what view the Director will take" response from staff, which, while > true, wasn't ideal for them or us. Yes I agree the review process isn't particularly clear [and, BTW, some argue that is a feature] and that related Best Practices / Guideline material would be helpful. I included such feedback in my questionnaire about ProcDoc-2014 and AFAIK, [1] is the closest thing but it doesn't really appear to give WGs any specific guidance. Virginie agreed to lead a "Spec systematization and consistency" effort (see [2]) and it seems to me the scope of that effort could include fleshing out some "wide review BPs and guidelines". If that effort considers such a doc as out of scope, I would be willing to help create such a doc (and would welcome your input, as well as others). > We chose to issue a new WD and put out as big a call for review as > possible. But there's been quite a bit of debate about how the process > could assist here. I think what you did in [3] and [4] were really good and mostly what I would do as a chair, although I would have made a few minor changes: * Make it clear in the Subject you seek feedback on a pre-CR version of the spec and be explicit about the deadline. For example: RfC: pre CR version of @Spec; deadline DD MMM * Make it clear in the text of the e-mail the group considers the spec is feature complete and that before you publish a CR you are first seeking comments. KUTWG! -AB [1] <https://www.w3.org/wiki/ProcessTransition2014> [2] <https://www.w3.org/wiki/AB/2014-2015_Priorities/w3c_synchro_consistency_plan> [3] <https://lists.w3.org/Archives/Member/chairs/2014JulSep/0150.html> [4] <http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-html/2014Sep/0099.html>
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