RE: [registrars] Request to Deny Multiple Votes/Registrar

["Rob Hall" <rob@momentous.com>]

Ross,

Would you then accept what I proposed in the alternative ?  ie: If you are
going to limit the voting to one vote per "group of owned registrars", then
the entire group is able to become a member of the RC for one membership
fee.

Rob.

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-registrars@dnso.org [mailto:owner-registrars@dnso.org]On
Behalf Of Elana Broitman
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2003 4:13 PM
To: ross@tucows.com; Registrars Mail List
Cc: Registrars Executive Committee
Subject: RE: [registrars] Request to Deny Multiple Votes/Registrar


Ross - your proposed amendment would change the voting process itself and
require a vote before we get started on the bylaws.  That would again delay
everything.  Right now, we're anticipating 2-3 amendments, max.  This would
make for a very efficient/effective process.  Why don't you trust in the
democratic process and that the amendment would not prevail because most RC
members would agree with you?  NSI, us, others in our position would be able
to cast only 1 vote each, so you have even a better shot.

-----Original Message-----
From: ross@tucows.com
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2003 4:08 PM
To: Elana Broitman; 'Registrars Mail List'
Cc: 'Registrars Executive Committee'
Subject: RE: [registrars] Request to Deny Multiple Votes/Registrar


> per the rules we, ourselves, set out all unfriendly
> amendments will need a vote

So do any motions that receive a second. Which leaves us with a bit of
an impasse that precisely proves my underlying point.

The #1 goal of this bylaw revision process was to ensure that we had a
proper set of processes by which we could do day to day things like
*debate* and *vote*. I don't believe that our mandate included changing
the basic constitution of the constituency.

Fairness would dictate that if it is possible for someone to put forward
an amendment that diminishes my voting rights, then it is equally fair
for me to put forward an amendment that restricts their voting rights.

My request to the ExecComm stands and failing that, I would note that I
have not withdrawn my motion on the grounds that it is "cute". Something
this serious requires the benefit of the more stringent voting
requirements set forth in the draft bylaws. Until they are in place, I
consider it highly inappropriate to undertake the ballot you are
soliciting.

                       -rwr




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