Re: PAB be constructive.
K S LIM (ks_lim@logchina.com.sg)
Fri, 06 Feb 1998 14:58:01 +0930
Antony Van Couvering wrote:
>
> At 12:44 PM 2/5/98 -0500, Perry E. Metzger wrote:
> >
> >Beyond this, I have yet to see from you, or from anyone else, a really
> >sane statement of what is wrong with our plan. I've heard lots of
> >"insufficient representatives from special interest X", but on
> >questions of substance, like whether or not particular features of
> >what we are planning on doing make sense or not, we hear silence,
> >largely because few people have strong arguments against it.
>
> Perry,
>
> At a certain point, it just doesn't matter whether Jim Dixon has good
> arguments about the contents of the gTLD-MoU. I think we have reached this
> point.
>
> The real criticisms of the gTLD-MoU have had to do with process, not
> content. The criticisms have been consistent and multiple. Whether you
> agree with that they have merit or not is quite simply irrelevant at this
> point. Enough people are convinced that they have merit to have seriously
> endangered the gTLD-MoU.
>
> I strongly back the idea of getting more signatories. BUT I do think that
> that means getting actual companies to sign. The idea of someone having a
> guaranteed block of votes because they "represent" 500 companies is suspect
> to me.
>
> In point of fact, when someone from Digital or MCI says something on this
> list, people listen because of their size and power. If EuroISPA signs, it
> will gain the same respect *within the PAB*.
>
> Outside of the PAB, MCI and Digital are always mentioned as signatories of
> the gTLD-MoU for the same reasons. If EuroISPA signs, the gTLD-MoU will
> garner increased respect because of it.
>
> The difference between a headline that reads "EuroISPA signs the gTLD-MoU"
> and "EuroISPA signs the gTLD-MoU, gets guaranteed block of votes" is that
> the first is credible and newsworthy, and the second calls into question
> the credibility of the gTLD-MoU.
>
> Jim, I encourage you and all European ISPs to join. If you can fairly
> claim to represent European ISPs, your voice here will command respect and
> sway votes. The reputation and power of the gTLD-MoU will be enhanced. I
> think that insisting on a block of votes won't help your effectiveness here
> or the reputation of the gTLD-MoU. You will get that respect informally,
> but insisting on terms and conditions for support, especially publicly, is
> counterproductive.
>
> Antony
Dear Antony
I agree with you.
Jim is sensible and intelligent, I hope he would agree as well.
Best regards.
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