Re[2]: [ga] What causes the problem?

["William X. Walsh" <william@userfriendly.com>]

Hello Marilyn,

Saturday, February 10, 2001, 8:22:40 PM, Cade,Marilyn S - LGA wrote:

> I don't understand the comment that IP causes the problem. I haven't seen
> anyone from the IP constuency posting in this group.  I do agree with Eric's
> short statement that "off topic, too many, and nastiness drive people away.
> I certainly have been very reluctant to post because of some of the
> treatment I've received on other WGs.  And some from industry are just not
> willing to post, since they feel that they are immediately challenged,
> regardless of what they say, because they are commercial.

> If we expect to get to agreement, then we need to respect each sector's
> views and work to consensus of some kind.  Without nastiness. 

> I acknowledge the view expressed that the existing constituencies have a
> stranglehold, (I may not agree with it, however), but the irony here is that
> they are pretty frustrated themselves with seeking how to improve the
> process and I believe, want to see improvement in understanding. 

I don't know Marilyn.  Didn't you oppose any TLD expansion on behalf
of your company?

It seems to me that the only frustration I've seen from the IP
constituency members is when they found something they couldn't
control the outcome of.

Do they really want to improve understanding, or do they just seek
"understanding" as a means to "influence" the other constituency reps
into siding with them on substantive issues?

Pardon the suspicion, but the IP industry participating in ICANN
hasn't exactly engendered a real sense of trust, openness,
understanding, or willingness to seek compromise, since they started
participating.

-- 
Best regards,
 William                            mailto:william@userfriendly.com


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