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Re:Industry Concerns about TLS 1.3 by wtbob on Wednesday October 05, 2016 @09:59AM (#12643831)
> 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.

Re:Industry Concerns about TLS 1.3 by WhitneyLand on Friday October 07, 2016 @11:29AM (#12661410)
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.