On: Industry Concerns about TLS 1.3

[WhitneyLand]

I sense the response was somewhat less receptive for subjective reasons.

For example, his tone is too formal and sounds bureaucratic. He refuses to state his actual request until the end of a long winded description of his clout and authority.

I think people did listen but were turned off before he even got to the point.

edit: Oh dear. Just noticed he has a degree in political science and no development background. How can this end well for him?

[wtbob → WhitneyLand]

> For example, his tone is too formal and sounds bureaucratic. He refuses to state his actual request until the end of a long winded description of his clout and authority.

I see that as just being a professional adult. He states who he is, which implies why his opinion matters, then he states his opinion.

'Please don't do this kthxbye!!!1!cos(0)!!' is hardly more persuasive.

[WhitneyLand → wtbob]

I see your point, but I think we have to account for the traditional business culture of software developers.

I think most in this culture lean toward informal speech, and toward stating your argument first and mentioning your credentials last, if at all.

I wanted to send him a private message with suggestions, but couldn't be sure it would be taken constructively and not be hurtful.