(j3.2006) (SC22WG5.4758) [ukfortran] Provisional result of interpretationsballot 3, N1933

[John Reid]

Malcolm Cohen wrote:
>> On Sep 4 2012, Malcolm Cohen wrote:
>>>
>>> I think that F03/0065 ballot result should be "C", since it is 7 Y and
>>> 2 N.
>>
>>From that, I assume that there are no formal rules.
>
> You are mistaken.
>
> It passed the vote 7-2.  However, the formal rules allow for /INTERP subgroup to
> withdraw an interp that would have passed the vote if the negative votes or
> positive comments raise a new technical issue that in their view requires
> further consideration.
>
> Thus normally whenever there is any negative vote or adverse technical comment,
> the provisional result is declared to be "C"; that is conditionally passes
> subject to /INTERP subgroup review of the comments.

No. This is an informal WG5 ballot and the Convener has discretion re 
the result. A small number of no votes, perhaps only one, can raise a 
point that needs to be considered. Stan acts in a similar way for J3 
letter ballots on interps. Our aim throughout is caution - not to accept 
an interp. as finished until we are as certain as possible that the 
answer has full consensus. Our good record over corrigenda ballots at 
the SC22 level vouches for the success of this strategy.

In this case, Nick's strong view suggests to me that "N" is the correct 
outcome. But I am very happy to hear opinions from other people.

Cheers,

John.