Re: [registrars] Consensus Building

[Scott Allan <sallan@opensrs.org>]

Mike - great things to remember, I look forward to the evolution of this 
constituency.

I hope we can count on all constituency members voting on this proposal. I 
would like to know if anyone plans to abstain, and if so why. I am sure I 
do not have to state the importance of participation, even if you disagree 
(stated disagreement is participation, silence is not).

sA

At 11:37 AM 9/26/01 -0400, Michael D. Palage wrote:
>I would like to follow-up on the comments of Larry and Bahvin. I would first
>like to note that they are two registrars whose comments I take very
>seriously. Unlike a number of registrars that I have gotten to know through
>numerous face to face meetings, my primary interaction with Larry and Bahvin
>have been through email and telephone conversations. I believe their
>contribution to the constituency have been insightful and valuable.
>
>I understand their concerns about potential limitations of the current
>Registrars XFER document. However, this document is not intended to be a
>static document that will never change. Instead, it is intended to be a
>dynamic document, that represents an historic first step in this
>constituency's effort to establish a meaningful code of conduct.
>
>I believe it would be beneficial for the constituency to look at history and
>learn from our past mistakes. Over a year and a half ago, the registrar
>constituency set forth to develop a code of conduct/best practices document.
>This started off as an ambitious process to quickly implement a set of seven
>core principles. After over 12 months of heated internal debate the final
>document was less than originally intended and it basically withered and
>died on the vine.
>
>The Registrar Executive Committee was aware of these previous shortcomings
>and our purpose with this first ballot is to take an important step in the
>right direction. Attempting to incorporate at this time your well thought
>out and reasoned comments may unnecessarily delay the adoption of this
>historic document.
>
>I encourage all registrars to continue to discuss potential enhancements to
>this core document. However, at the end of the day I need all registrars to
>exercise their right to vote. If you believe that this document is a step in
>the right direction then vote by approving it. If you believe that this
>document is not in the best interest of the constituency then vote by
>disapproving it.
>
>Best regards,
>
>
>Mike

Scott Allan
Director OpenSRS
sallan@opensrs.org