Re: [ga] remote participation

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

Dave and all remaining assembly members,

Dave Crocker wrote:

> At 05:38 AM 2/16/2001, Michael Froomkin - U.Miami School of Law wrote:
> >I think everyone, including the people physically present, should have to
> >submit comments via the 'remote' system and be subject to the same
> >filtering.  This will remove the otherwise highly unfair advantage that
> >wealth and physical proximity bring to attendees.  If the system of
> >handling remove comments is fair enough for remote participants, it should
> >be fair enough for physical participants.  If it is not, this system will
> >ensure that it quickly reaches that standard.
> >
> >Anything less is second-class status.
>
> A major purpose of the face-to-face meetings is more efficient exchange.

  This is a matter of some differing opinion.  Be that as it may, equality
in face to face with Remote participation is suppose to be a goal of
ICANN.

>
>
> The technology for remote participation is still quite limited.

  In your opinion maybe.  The facts are quite different however...

>
>
> So your suggestion is to LIMIT EVERYONE to a less efficient mode?

  No, it is to achieve more equity and improve efficiency.

>
>
> Thank you, Professor Procrustes, but it would not be a good idea for any of
> us to lie down in that bed...

Instead you are proposing a less comfortable one perhaps?

>
>
> d/
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