Re: [atlarge-discuss] To RALO or not to RALO

[Jeff Williams <jwkckid1@ix.netcom.com>]

Danny and all,

  Sad as is is, Danny is quite right here...  I hope some folks here
are really listening or paying attention...
Nicely and aptly put here Danny.  Well done!

DannyYounger@cs.com wrote:

> Richard writes:  << But the question: "To RALO or not to RALO" cannot be
> avoided. >>
>
> I disagree.  The question can readily be avoided.  Icannatlarge.org will
> never be part of the RALO process because it will never meet the anticipated
> certification requirements for a RALO "structure":
>
> 1.  It is not regional organization
> 2.  It is not even an organization -- no bylaws nor charter, no
> incorporation, etc.
>
> Further, as per the preliminary recommendations of the ALAC-AG for acceptable
> at-large structures, you will note that icannatlarge is not:
>
> a.  self-sufficient
> b.  able to post current information about the organization's aims,
> structure, constituents, and working mechanisms
> c.  able to guarantee and demonstrate the real identities of its constituents
>
> There is only one way that icannatlarge can fit into the proposed reform
> model in conjunction with the RALOs... the ICANN Bylaws specify that the ALAC
> must offer "Internet-based mechanisms that enable discussions among members
> of At-Large structures" -- in other words, an open and transparent discussion
> list.  That's all that icannatlarge is anyway.  When the time comes, everyone
> will migrate to the new ALAC discussion list, and icannatlarge as an
> organization will effectively cease to exist (unless it adopts some other
> narrowly defined mission such as, for example, the overthrow and replacement
> of ICANN).
>
> Either stake out a narrow defining mission for this group that most
> participants can rally behind or accept the inevitable dissolution of this
> body.  I see no other alternatives.
>
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Regards,

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