Editorial
In Doug's last editorial, he was pretty specific in his description of the British monarchy with respect to the FidoNet structure. It was apparent to me that he was attempting to create an avenue for the development of a method to emancipate the "commoners", (read that sysops), from the battered deformed confines Policy 4.07. He went on to suggest a "constitutional monarchy with an elected House of Commons in charge".
This general specification and base plan may have real merit. It could be the embryo for the future of FidoNet. Properly nourished by the many sharp minds in Fido, a healthy rebirth of Policy can be achieved to redefine Policy, and deliver a working platform. It must be a document as simple as the rungs of a ladder to read. One glance at any ladder tells the whole story. Anyone knows at once that it has a narrow specific way to get to the top of it. They also know that it will have to "fit" within the area of use.
With that in mind, build a new document, rung by rung... step by step... to specify the "elected House of Commons" as Doug put it. The present officers being "grandfathered", (factored) in the plan. I personally like, "International_WWW.Fidonet" for a name. Let me hear what YOU think, please, that I may modify the ideas presented thus far. Bear in mind this is only a discussion of Policy 4.07.
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