[odf-discuss] Regarding BSI

[Russell Ossendryver]

Quote bellow taken from a comment here:
http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2008/03/26/bsi_vote_yes_ooxml/ It would be
good to call BSI or email them your thoughts: +44 (0)20 8996 9001        or
email them at cservices at bsi-global.com

"I can't believe this is true. Although my period as a member of IST/41 (the
BSI panel that is reviewing the fast-track document) was short, there was an
air of intellectual honesty that gave me some modest pride being a part of
it.

I really find it incomprehensible that the BSI panel might have changed its
recommendation. The draft standard is truly, truly, appalling.

I will be fascinated to see if the rumor of a 5-1 change of mind is really
true. If so, there will be a lot of explaining to do.

And I'd point out to anyone reading this that the panel is only advisory. If
you feel that they have made a mistake, give the BSI a call on
            +44 (0)20 8996 9001        or email them at
cservices at bsi-global.com

The ICT/-/1 (that's really its name) committee that actually decides the UK
vote is only advised by IST/41, it doesn't *have* to abide by what they say.
The BSI is supposed to work on consensus. If enough people call or contact
it to tell it that it's made a mistake, it is supposed to do something about
it.
If you care, get off your backside and tell them. I have already. Their vote
is due in on the 29th. You have essentially one day only to influence them."
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