On Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:29:12 +0530, Sivasubramanian Muthusamy wrote: Hello, More than "divide and conquer", spreading user representation between several groups within ICANN could neutralize one user group against another. This combined with the danger of a new or vulnerable group being captured or at least influenced by any non-user interest would end up making the user weak within ICANN. If ALSs and at-Large folks join the NCSG, they are likely to be seen as a cross-constituency presence, and the folks may not really feel comfortable ? Do we have separate gTLD Registrar constituency, a ccTLD Registrar constituency and an IDN Registrar constituency within ICANN or one single constituency for Registrars ? Thanks Siva, My approach is that there is significant overlap between At-Large/ALS/ALAC and NCSG, both on content and potential target population. As you mention, there is a risk that spreading user representation could neutralize one group against another. Hence my suggestion that the same groups could be present on both sides. This would add some coherence is the user representation and actually reinforce the users viewpoints. This may also help to put an end to the long standing acrimony between ALAC and NCUC. AFAIK, the registrars constituency is made of ICANN-accredited registrars. The fact most of them also sell ccTLD domain names is correct. However, this part of their business is outside ICANN's remit. Patrick