Re: [ALSC-Forum] Straw Poll

[Eric Dierker]

And a blessing be upon you for caring enough to care for us reckless hopers of
something better.  This vote coming from you Mr. Hans is a truth revealed of the
fact that all of us are not so different that have an even heart.

Thankyou,
Eric

hans.klein@pubpolicy.gatech.edu wrote:

> I believe the ALM should elect nine members.
>
> Internet privatization in 1998 was based on an agreement reached after
> extensive public and private negotiations among all concerned
> stakeholders.  The condition for privatization was a set of bylaws that
> provided balanced representation between users and experts/industry reps.
>
> Although I have some personal doubts about this policy, because it awarded
> special rights to expert/industry representatives, I recognize it resulted
> from the most open process we are likely to see.  I think we must abide by
> that foundational policy.
>
> To reject the conditions for Internet privatization would seem to cast
> doubt on the whole notion of an ICANN (or any "newco").
>
> Hans
>
> At 10:33 PM 10/23/2001 -0400, DannyYounger@cs.com wrote:
>
> >In the final days that remain in this forum, I would like to conduct a simple
> >poll of all participants.
> >
> >Question:  How many Directors should the At-Large membership elect?
> >
> >[     ] Six
> >[     ] Nine
> >[     ] All
> >[     ] Other amount
> >
> >If you wish, you may cite the reasons for your answer.