Re: [ga] forums

["L Gallegos" <jandl@jandl.com>]

On 30 Nov 2001, at 18:39, Rick H Wesson wrote:

> 
> Leah,
> 
> ok we all know we can improve the ICANN forums; infact I've put quite a bit
> of thought into how I would do it.
> 
> Lets have the GA put up some requirements for the ICANN forums.

First, I think that whenever a TF is formed, there should be a 
simultaneous forum board established, thereby creating a specific forum 
for public comment that can be utilized by the TF.  It's not as good as a 
WG, which most feel is the only fair method, but it would at least allow 
for those who would have participated in a WG to have constructive 
input.  This is especially true for the @large issue.

In addition (and this may raise a contentious issue), I think there should 
be a requirement for use of real names rather than screen handles or 
nick names.  In work this important, participants should not be afraid to 
have their names known and keep it professional and honest.

Flames and trolling should be disallowed on these specific forums, IMO. 
 At the very least, certain words should be eliminated.  Many forum 
programs have the capability to replace them with characters such as 
###.

There is a great deal of contentiousness regarding anything in ICANN.  
The public forums, other than the "off topic" forum, should be civil and 
rules of civil discourse enforced, as they are supposed to be on this list. 
 One can certainly express an emotional opinion without name calling 
and foul language.  

IMO, the forums should be maintained by ICANN.  However, if the 
DNSO or the GA takes on the responsibility, ICANN should make 
prominent announcements on both the website and via email as they 
are established.  There should also be a wider outreach effort, perhaps 
utlizing other websites for announcements and lists that afford public 
service ads or announcements within them.  I'm certain there are many 
websites that would post this type of announcement if asked and 
ICANN were to provide the text or banner to do so.

That's my 2 cents for now. :)

Leah

> 
> If we would just start to enumerate what the requirements are, I'll keep
> track of them and we can work through the issue. when ICANN decides to have
> someone implement a new forum/portal system we will have some requirements
> for them to review.
> 
> I'll post my ideas last, so anyone with forum requirements shoot away; i'll
> collect comments for a few days and post a summary in a week or so.
> 
> oh, it would be real helpful if someone could evaluate opensource forum
> packages available on the net, I know of at least one in php and another in
> python, so please send refrences, reviews  and requiremnts of other
> portal/forum systems.
> 
> thanks,
> 
> -rick
> 
> 
> On Fri, 30 Nov 2001, L Gallegos wrote:
> 
> > Mr. Lynn:
> >
> > The mail list is not the same, nor is it as visible as the forum boards
> > where people are used to submitting public comments.  In the past, mail
> > lists were used for working groups and many are still unaware of it.
> >
> > It is my opinion and the opinion of many others on the GA list and
> > others to which I belong, that there should be at the very least a public
> > forum board added at http://forum.icann.org with a wide outreach effort.
> > Anything less is a disservice to the entire community.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Leah Gallegos
> >
> > On 30 Nov 2001, at 16:27, M. Stuart Lynn wrote:
> >
> > > Danny:
> > >
> > > Thank you for your note. I am sure it is no surprise to you to learn
> > > that work is already underway to create a new mechanism for the
> > > Internet community to submit comments. In the meantime, those
> > > interested can continue to submit their comments to the ALSC Forum at
> > > http://www.atlargestudy.org/forum.shtml.
> > >
> > > With regards
> > > Stuart
> > >
> > > At 3:08 PM -0500 11/30/01, DannyYounger@cs.com wrote:
> > > >Stuart,
> > > >
> > > >Now that the Board has requested public comments on the ALSC report,
> > > >when will ICANN create a Public Discussion Forum at
> > > >http://forum.icann.org/  to accomodate such comments?
> > > >
> > > >If such a Forum is not created that is readily apparent to the public
> > > >and properly publicized, how do you expect to receive the At-Large
> > > >input that you ostensibly seek?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >Further resolved [01.126] that the Board invites comments on the ALSC
> > > >Final Report from the Internet community as a whole, including the
> > > >DNSO Names Council, the ASO Address Council and the PSO Protocol
> > > >Council, and requests that any such comments be submitted within 45
> > > >days from the date of this Resolution;
> > > >
> > > >Best regards,
> > > >Danny Younger
> > >
> > >
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