Re: [atlarge-discuss] Re: [atlarge-panel] Future

[espresso@e-scape.net]

At 19:06 -0500 2002/11/30, Vivek Durai wrote:
>We must not put all our eggs in one basket. So a multiplicity of websites, 
>representing a multiplicity of outreach efforts is to be encouraged. ...
>But we can help by providing a set of common policies that allow these >websites to be affiliated under a common umbrella.
>
>However, if you want this organisation to source its legitmacy to ALAC, I >would strongly oppose the same. That is a shortcut to destroying all these >months of effort. 

I'm with Vivek, Richard and Jefsey -- keep the mission of the umbrella-group broad enough to encompass multiple efforts at user representation, and stay firmly committed to being a grassroots organization of Internet users rather than a puppet-constituency for ICANN to manipulate.

Regards,

Judyth
(who has just drafted a proto-homepage in line with that concept)

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