Re: [ga] Message from the Chair- Illigitimate Chairs further remarks...

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

Roberto and all,

Roberto Gaetano wrote:

> Eric Weisberg wrote:
>
> >Jumping to the next issue you mention, however, I do agree with those
> who
> >suggest that the list be the assembly.  I think this is where the
> discussion
> >and voting should occur.  Holding our meetings in physical space
> results in too
> >significant a disenfranchisement of those not funded for perpetual
> world
> >travel.  I hope the list rules are a step toward implementing on-line
> meetings.
> >
>
> Eric,
> Point of clarification:
>
> I don't think anybody is speaking of concentrating on physical meetings:
>  obviously, the discussion shall be conducted mostly online, and yes,
> indeed, the intention of introducing the list rules is exactly to allow
> online discussion to happen in better conditions. Whether we will
> succeed or not, we will see shortly.

  Are you implying that there are some agreed upon or clearly mandated
set of rules being prepared to be implemented here Roberto?


>
>
> Second point of clarification:
> I believe (and I let it to the debate) that the mailing list should be
> separated from the membership list, because they serve two separate
> purposes: the former is the site of the cyberdiscussion, the latter the
> site of the cybervoting.

  Two lists are no necessary to fulfill these functions, nor should they
be considered for arguments that have already been clearly and precisely
discussed and debated upon.  In addition I would also remind you
Roberto, this was not your stated original intent nor is it the actual
intent clearly stated in the "Rules Proposal" which Harald presented.

>
>
> I maintain my point that people that have enough interest to participate
>  in the GA as members (whatever thet will be in the future) should not
> have as "membership fee" ;>) the obligation of subscribing to the GA
> list, but can easily participate in Constituencies and/or working groups
> , and read the GA list archives.

  This should of course be a "Choice" and not necessarily a requirement.
As I recall one can subscribe to the "Announcement" list and therefore
also be a member of the DNSO General Assembly with full voting
privileges.  Is that not also correct Roberto?  As such, the members
are no paying as a "Membership Fee" the obligation of subscribing
to the DNSO GA mailing list presently....

>
>
> Regards
> Roberto

Regards,

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