[NCUC-DISCUSS] Statement on Transparency and Off-list Communication

[Renata Aquino Ribeiro]

Hi Rafik

I'm sorry, just as you are, that the PC NCSG selection is one of the
aspects impacted by the exchanges of email recently done here.
On my part, I've answered over and over again the emails and still
they keep coming.
So yes, it is perceived by the members as bullying and unsafe
environment and they do reach out to me in private.
They wouldn't reach out to PC NCSG Chair because they aren't even
candidates there on the 1st, no matter how much I try to assure, just
like you, that the archives are open and they can see how things go
along.

This is just the truth and I am opening this because we need to deal with it.

Best,

Renata


On Tue, Jun 12, 2018 at 11:16 AM, Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Renata,
>
> I just finished the Council extraordinary call and it is already 23:00 but I
> felt the need to respond here as you are making dangerous statements.
>
> I may understand that you feel attacked and questioned but anyone in a
> leadership position can tell you that they have faced that in time and has
> to deal with it. We all faced that at some time during our terms. is it
> pleasant? of course not but as leaders, we got to respond calmly and explain
> our reasons. we may be right or wrong but at the end, that doesn't matter,
> but we owe responses to our members as part of accountability and being
> responsible. I have no position on the issue faced by the EC to be shared on
> the list and only wish them good luck and I am pretty sure of theirs genuine
> reasons.
>
> You are bringing NCSG PC to this issue which is unfair and without any valid
> reason. As I am the NCSG Policy Committee chair, I am trying to understand
> what you mean by bullies there and take responsibility if there is any
> problem. If someone has an issue or complaint, he or she can report that to
> NCSG chair and/or to me when needed and they can be ensured that their
> inquiry will be taken into account and seriously investigated. I don't think
> going through 3rd party is the right way to do so. Some discussion can be
> tense but I don't recall anyone dismissed, attacked or pushed. people can
> check the PC list as all our deliberations are there or check the recordings
> of NCSG policy call as we discuss policy matters there.
>
> to be honest what you are saying is definitely an attack and unfortunately
> trying to deflect an issue you have on another group. That is really
> inappropriate and not helpful.
>
> Best,
>
> Rafik
>
> Le mar. 12 juin 2018 à 22:32, Renata Aquino Ribeiro <raquino at gmail.com> a
> écrit :
>>
>> Hi
>>
>> Yes, the Chair opposed this statement.
>>
>> I believe all the conversation on time constraints on volunteers and
>> NCUC production has been addressed, multiple times.
>>
>> I also believe it is very comfortable to hide behind accusations of
>> lack of transparency when one did not contribute to writing ABRs or
>> getting into an agreement about an NCUC IGF Proposal.
>>
>> NCSG is our umbrella organization and members who are more active
>> there just come here to intimidate and attack.
>>
>> We have close to zero candidates to PC NCSG Committee because no one
>> wants to work with bullies there. I spend half of my time replying to
>> members who feel that these attacks are out of line.
>>
>> I will not empower these attacks.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Renata
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