%% You should probably cite rfc7704 instead of this I-D. @techreport{crocker-diversity-conduct-00, number = {draft-crocker-diversity-conduct-00}, type = {Internet-Draft}, institution = {Internet Engineering Task Force}, publisher = {Internet Engineering Task Force}, note = {Work in Progress}, url = {https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/draft-crocker-diversity-conduct/00/}, author = {Dave Crocker and Narelle Clark}, title = {{An IETF with Much Diversity and Professional Conduct}}, pagetotal = 15, year = 2014, month = mar, day = 5, abstract = {The process of producing today's Internet through a culture of open participation and diverse collaboration has proved strikingly efficient and effective, and it is distinctive among standards organizations. Historically participation in the IETF and its antecedent was almost entirely composed of well-funded, American, white, male engineers. No matter the intentions of the participants, such a narrow demographic distorts group dynamics, both in management and in personal interactions. In the case of the IETF, group interaction style can often demonstrate singularly aggressive behavior, often including singularly hostile tone and content. Groups with greater diversity make better decisions. Obtaining meaningful diversity requires more than generic good will and statements of principle. Many different behaviors can serve to reduce participant diversity or participation diversity. This paper discusses the nature and practicalities of IETF attention to its diverse participation and to the requirement for professional demeanor.}, }