Re: [atlarge-discuss] Revised ALAC report submission schedule

["Richard Henderson" <richardhenderson@ntlworld.com>]

I believe that many people joined this organisation because they wanted an
agenda which represented them rather than an agenda which was generated by a
small group of people intent on retaining power and influence.

By all means, icannatlarge.com will monitor any initiatives ICANN concocts
to put off democratic election of users to the Board.

But I'm sorry, Bret, we are entitled to have our own agenda - and I believe
the best way to influence ICANN is not to kowtow to their own schemes, but
to negotiate from a position of strength. We do not yet have that strength
(except the strength of our ideas and ideals), but when we grow in numbers
we will have greater strength.

To play with ICANN at their own games is to concede defeat : it is to accept
the diminution of our influence to virtually nil.

Is THAT satisfactory to our members? Is that what ALSC proposed? Is that a
proud way for users to be represented? I believe Icannatlarge.com (soon to
be renamed) is setting out on its own exciting journey, its own initiative,
its own agenda. Part of that agenda is to demonstrate to the public that
millions of other users like us can, indeed, be effectively represented
using models of online democracy. Part of that agenda is to bypass ICANN's
machinations and structures.

But we will listen and observe, (and comment!)... we will watch ALAC with
cold and dispassionate reason - because, in truth, we have greater things
and greater principles to feel truly passionate about.

ICANN is part of the old order.

Richard

----- Original Message -----
From: <eric@hi-tek.com>
To: Bret Fausett <fausett@lextext.com>
Cc: Untitled 4 <atlarge-discuss@lists.fitug.de>
Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2002 6:47 PM
Subject: Re: [atlarge-discuss] Revised ALAC report submission schedule


> Bret,
>
> The answer is obvious.  We will build a group that can handle all the
questions.
>
> We have already had proud and proper elections and they are beginning WGs
to
> handle all of these issues.
> We will do it in a representative open fashion.  It will replace ICANN not
deal
> with it.
>
> Eric
>
> Bret Fausett wrote:
>
> > Judith, The question I asked was what those of you advocating distancing
> > this effort from the ALAC would do instead to have a positive impact on
> > ICANN's policies. Your response was to provide further criticism of the
ALAC
> > and ICANN. A thousand people have joined this effort in order to have an
> > effect, and the elected representatives ought not throw away their
goodwill.
> > You might try adding some mortar to the rocks you like to throw so you
can
> > actually build something that lasts.
> >
> >       -- Bret
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