Re: [ICANN-EU] Increasing representativeness

[Thomas Roessler <roessler@does-not-exist.org>]

On 2000-08-18 16:02:18 +0300, Constantine S. Chassapis wrote:

> How one can draw mass-media attention and coverage through an
> e-mail list. If you have the naswer, then, we should immediately
> apply it in respect to this wonderful email list that you
> maintain.

You're certainly right that such a list isn't suitable for
mass-media attention, and that this can most easily be accomplished
by real-life events.

> Are you afraid to exercise influence if you are capable of doing
> it?

Partially.  A body which is able to exercise influence needs to
reach other degrees of consensus than an open community.  This can,
in turn, lead to degrees of flammage which aren't helpful.

Additionally, a pressure group requires _lots_ of _dedicated_ work
and personal commitment. You need at least some individual working
full-time on it.  Actually, Andy MM demonstrates how you can do
this, with the CCC.

Essentially, we need both: A pressure group on the one hand, and an
open list on the other.  Currently, given the right members, I still
believe an open list is the thing which has (1) priority, and (2) is
readily available.

>> On the other hand, an informal community can easily accomodate
>> very rough consensus-building models, minority opinions, and
>> whatnot.  I believe this would be more fruitful, and is closer
>> to what we really need today.

> OK. and next? I mean, when our brilliand ideas arrive at a point
> of equilibrium after a lot of boilling, where they will land? How
> we will spread the word?

Through list members which are supplied with brilliant ideas and
arguments. ;-)

I'm arguing from the assumption that (at least!) the final European
@large director will follow the list, and actively participate.
This may or may not be the case, and will be crucial for such a list
having impact.

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Thomas Roessler                         <roessler@does-not-exist.org>