[rpd] PDWG Co-Chairs communication regarding observed behavioron AFPUB-2026-ASN-001-DRAFT02

[Mike Silber]

Hi Mike B

On Thu, Jul 23, 2026 at 2:39 PM Mike Burns via RPD <rpd at afrinic.net> wrote:

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> I agree that swamping the list should be subject to moderation, and it
> already is.
>

Indeed - but I think clearer parameters for moderation will be helpful to
avoid accusations of partiality.


> But the more important question to me, is if Claude comes up with a winning
> argument, should we ignore or discount it?
>

Definitely not. I have no issue with AI generated or supplemented / edited
positions.

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> I think the verbosity and repetition of these posts will work against them
> in the long run as effective use of AI tools.
> But if they can shorten and clarify their arguments, and resist the urge to
> repeat them slightly differently, I would listen to them.
>

I agree that the current verbose and repetitive positing is not endearing
these posters to the community or showing any compelling arguments. The
simplistic view is that this is an unsophisticated campaign using various
sockpuppet accounts to try to create the perception of large scale dissent.

But what if it is actually a sophisticated campaign to drown out other
participation, cause list members to unsubscribe or withdraw in frustration
that can then lead to the "capture" of the process by hollowing out
positive contributions?

Mike S

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