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New ideas often die simply because nobody knows where to send them. The RFC mechanism aims to remove that barrier: no email, no gatekeeper, no special status required. Inspired by the [[wikipedia:Request_for_Comments|Request for Comments]] culture that helped build the Internet in the 80s and 90s, a student, a retired lawyer or a curious babysitter can all bring a proposal to the same open table and receive comments from the community. This is citizen participation in its most direct form, driven by progressive refinement, and the whole exchange stays public and transparent. | New ideas often die simply because nobody knows where to send them. The RFC mechanism aims to remove that barrier: no email, no gatekeeper, no special status required. Inspired by the [[wikipedia:Request_for_Comments|Request for Comments]] culture that helped build the Internet in the 80s and 90s. Historically, the Request for Comments format was used primarily for the constitution of the Internet and its standards, allowing for both formal and informal exchange. While it originated in Internet engineering, it has since been adopted by other organizations (such as various National Libraries and standard bodies) as a proven method for decentralized collaboration. A student, a retired lawyer or a curious babysitter can all bring a proposal to the same open table and receive comments from the community. This is citizen participation in its most direct form, driven by progressive refinement, and the whole exchange stays public and transparent. | ||
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