RE: [wg-c] We have no Emperor: Re: The Emperor's New Consensus (was:Re: [wg-c] IMPORTANT MESSAGE RE: WG-C )

["Cade,Marilyn S - LGA" <mcade@att.com>]

this is all interesting, but I am confused somewhat. How many participants
are there in our working group? It is tempting to think that one only has to
count those who weigh in, but in reality, we need to understand that if a
large number don't "vote", there are probably a number of reasons why... but
ignoring that they don't vote isn't a good idea... 

I can only speak for myself--I learned long ago not to maintain that I speak
for others. 
I don't vote because:
-the choices are so oppositional to my views that I can't accept either/any
of the offers
-votes aren't helpful to develop agreement, but create divisiveness
-it's premature
-it's likely to create a view of agreement when none exists among a larger
group....
-I don't think that "voting" is helpful... 
-I don't have time to consult with my constituency/company/authorizing
entities

If there were 10-25 more members than voted, then I think we have a problem
which we should discuss amongst ourselves... are we relevant? How are we
addressing concerns of broader constituency? 

-----Original Message-----
From: Robert F. Connelly [mailto:rconnell@psi-japan.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 1999 10:22 PM
To: wg-c@dnso.org
Subject: [wg-c] We have no Emperor: Re: The Emperor's New Consensus
(was:Re: [wg-c] IMPORTANT MESSAGE RE: WG-C )


At 21:40 21-09-1999 -0400, Jonathan Weinberg wrote:
>  More than 70% of those expressing a view, though, were in
>favor.  That is, by the end of Sept. 14, twenty-six people had sent
>messages to this list weighing in on one side or the other.  Nineteen
>people expressed support, and seven expressed opposition.  All of these
>messages were sent to the public list.

Dear Jonathan and Javier:

In my opinion, you two have acted quite responsibly on this 
issue.  Recognising that Jonathan and Javier hold opposing views, it is 
heartening to see the matter handles in such a democratic manner.

I feel I should apologize for my "cousin Kevin" to imply that the 
determination was made in an imperious manner.

Congratulations and *thanks* for your *thank-less* efforts;-)

Personal regards,
BobC







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