[ncdnhc-discuss] Proposed Resolution

[Dave Crocker]

At 10:07 AM 10/3/2002 -0400, Harold J. Feld wrote:
>>What is that diversity?
>
>Included but not limited to: institutes of higher learning (colleges, 
>universities, etc.), public advocacy groups, public charities, 
>recreational clubs.
>
>I have received complaints that the public advocacy agenda dominates and 
>those with other concerns are excluded from discussion and cannot 
>participate meaningfully.

What is the record of their trying to?  In other words, where are these 
folks?  This activity has been going on for a long time.  Why have they not 
been heard from more generally?


>   This would permit those identifiable communities to self-organize and 
> contribute to the ICANN process in a manner in which they feel most 
> comfortable.
...
>>What should the other non-commercial constituencies be?
>They should self-organize in accordance with the ICANN process.

Self-organizing requires self-action.  It does not require a resolution to 
give it permission.  Why have these folks made no visible effort so far?


>>What is the basis for recommending that they have differential interests, 
>>warranting different constituency groups?
>
>Complaints I have heard from those who feel that the current NCDNHC does 
>not suit their needs.

Who else has heard these complaints.  It seems unlikely that any issue, 
that is substantial enough to warrant solution by forming a constituency, 
is going to be expressed to only one person.

d/


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