>> While Fidonet doesn't _need_ multiple zones, we have them, and mail is
>> flowing, so "fixing" this is low on the priority list.

> What we don't need is regions (except for the archaic nodelist format).
> Nowadays the RINs are obsolete, so they are no longer needed.

I suppose it could be, but I don't think removing zones or regions would help
keeping Fidonet going.

> Removing all regions save for a single place-holder for our nodelist would
> be a big step forward. Today's RCs are nothing but nodelist clerks not even
> needed, our ZCs can easily handle net segments.

Yes, they could, but the ZC getting good segments from RCs who in turn get good
segments from NCs makes their jobs easier and their are more eyes on it.

> But we (yes, that includes me, RC20) still have an unreasonable power to
> influence not only important elections, but, even worse, such things as veto
> any changes to our policy documents.

Yes, the real power in Fidonet (according to policy) is in the hands of the
RCs. It's important for the smooth operation of Fidonet that we have all the
NC/RC/ZC positions filled with people who understand that and are willing to
work together for the common good of Fidonet.

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