On Friday 04 September 2009 19:14:45 michael.dillon@bt.com wrote:
Since this group isn't actually doing anything, I propose we:
1. Shut down this working group after the next RIPE meeting. 2. Move discussion of IPv6 issues to other working groups (since "IPv6 issues" will become "IP issues" very soon anyway).
Given that we are just now moving into the time period when people will be seriously deploying IPv6, I strongly oppose this move.
I agree with Michael about that. An IPv6 WG is useful. However there are good point in Shane's posts.
Instead, RIPE should promote this WG, and it would not hurt to clarify its terms of reference. For instance, how does the RIPE IPv6 WG differ from ipv6-ops@lists.cluenet.de ?
I read that "IPv6 discussion should naturally move to wider forums". Can anyone mention any such forums active right now? Is ipv6-ops@lists.cluenet.de such a forum?
It costs nothing to carry a mailing list with very low traffic, and even if it only serves as an announcement list for the next three years, that is atill a worthwhile use of the RIPE resources.
I see this as a more general issue. I find RIPE mailing lists under-utilized in general. Kostas