Parting words - So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
A review of my engagement of late has made me realize that due to work committments it will be challenge for me to focus the time, attention and energy required to actively participate in discussions on the ALAC. As such, I would like to put forward my notice of resignation as the North American RALO rep on the ALAC. While a short notice might be the most preferred option, I thought it appropiate to share my reasons with all of you so you can understand the context as well as the reasons behind my departure. The fact that issues related to freedom of expression, censorship and bottom-up user engagement are being ignored at both regional and global levels at both ALAC and ICANN is greatly disappointing. This disspointment - and great fustration at times - has made led me to shift my activity from an active role to a more passive one. While active at the physical meetings, my engagement of late in the conference calls has been minimal and quite passive. My silience on the lists has led some to believe that I'm not engaged at all. Well, I would beg to differ as my full-time position does focus on issues of user engagement, internet freedom and internet governance. Engagement is many different thing to different people. But, one thing is clear, my change in level of engagement, divergent views and different style has lead to an ongoing private agenda by some to attempt to force me out . Since the Cairo meeting, efforts have entensified. The choice of words in private email exchanges, have been surprising. So, I prefer to recognize that there is a significant difference of opinion and pass on the opportunity to others .There are far too many other issues of importance that the group should - and must - focus on. I wish you all luck, success - and that we can stay in touch. Yours sincerely, Robert Guerra Managing Director, Privaterra
Dear Robert: I read this notice and even though I think I understand your sentiments, regret the development. I so too wish that we can agree to disagree agreeably and that the At-Large is mature enough to embrace divergent views so what you have disclosed is mildly alarming. You should know we share a common interest in preserving freedom of expression online, in combatting censorship of whatever kind from wheresoever it comes and a credible end user engagement in Internet governance. And like you, ICANN is but one constituency in which I'm engaged on these issues. I think it is important enough for me to continue to devote time and effort to these matters, especially to share a Caribbean perspective with the community. And it would altogether be a good thing for At-Large if we are are severally engaged. You should know that I've seen and benefited from your participation in ALAC as well. Outside of Jacqueline, you were one of the first on ALAC to provide information on how to navigate the ICANN bureacracy and information silos for the 'newbies' like me. And it might not be generally know but you were instrumental in working with Nick in the early days to enhance the At-Large communications and process management tools. Your quiet suggestions when we were working to form LACRALO at San Juan is more of the same. I record your enthusiasm to build communities of interest by arranging meetings with local constituents at every ICANN meeting I've attended as well as some common social event that bring us together. Happy trails and let's hope you keep in touch. Best, Carlton On Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 9:14 AM, Robert Guerra <lists@privaterra.info>wrote:
A review of my engagement of late has made me realize that due to work committments it will be challenge for me to focus the time, attention and energy required to actively participate in discussions on the ALAC. As such, I would like to put forward my notice of resignation as the North American RALO rep on the ALAC.
While a short notice might be the most preferred option, I thought it appropiate to share my reasons with all of you so you can understand the context as well as the reasons behind my departure.
The fact that issues related to freedom of expression, censorship and bottom-up user engagement are being ignored at both regional and global levels at both ALAC and ICANN is greatly disappointing. This disspointment - and great fustration at times - has made led me to shift my activity from an active role to a more passive one. While active at the physical meetings, my engagement of late in the conference calls has been minimal and quite passive.
My silience on the lists has led some to believe that I'm not engaged at all. Well, I would beg to differ as my full-time position does focus on issues of user engagement, internet freedom and internet governance. Engagement is many different thing to different people. But, one thing is clear, my change in level of engagement, divergent views and different style has lead to an ongoing private agenda by some to attempt to force me out . Since the Cairo meeting, efforts have entensified. The choice of words in private email exchanges, have been surprising.
So, I prefer to recognize that there is a significant difference of opinion and pass on the opportunity to others .There are far too many other issues of importance that the group should - and must - focus on.
I wish you all luck, success - and that we can stay in touch.
Yours sincerely,
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One of the roles Robert undertook for ALAC was as liaison to the Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC). We now need to fill this liaison position. I propose Patrick Vande Walle take over the position until such time as we can hold an election. Patrick has the necessary skills (as it's an expert committee SSAC chair has asked to have a right of refusal on the liaison appointment) and has shown interest in volunteering. Thanks, Adam At 9:14 AM -0500 1/14/09, Robert Guerra wrote:
A review of my engagement of late has made me realize that due to work committments it will be challenge for me to focus the time, attention and energy required to actively participate in discussions on the ALAC. As such, I would like to put forward my notice of resignation as the North American RALO rep on the ALAC.
While a short notice might be the most preferred option, I thought it appropiate to share my reasons with all of you so you can understand the context as well as the reasons behind my departure.
The fact that issues related to freedom of expression, censorship and bottom-up user engagement are being ignored at both regional and global levels at both ALAC and ICANN is greatly disappointing. This disspointment - and great fustration at times - has made led me to shift my activity from an active role to a more passive one. While active at the physical meetings, my engagement of late in the conference calls has been minimal and quite passive.
My silience on the lists has led some to believe that I'm not engaged at all. Well, I would beg to differ as my full-time position does focus on issues of user engagement, internet freedom and internet governance. Engagement is many different thing to different people. But, one thing is clear, my change in level of engagement, divergent views and different style has lead to an ongoing private agenda by some to attempt to force me out . Since the Cairo meeting, efforts have entensified. The choice of words in private email exchanges, have been surprising.
So, I prefer to recognize that there is a significant difference of opinion and pass on the opportunity to others .There are far too many other issues of importance that the group should - and must - focus on.
I wish you all luck, success - and that we can stay in touch.
Yours sincerely,
Robert Guerra Managing Director, Privaterra _______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac_atlarge-lists.icann.org
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I cannot be bothered to check if our rules actually require this nomination to be seconded, but just in case they do, I provide a very willing second. Alan At 28/01/2009 10:53 AM, Adam Peake wrote:
One of the roles Robert undertook for ALAC was as liaison to the Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC).
We now need to fill this liaison position. I propose Patrick Vande Walle take over the position until such time as we can hold an election. Patrick has the necessary skills (as it's an expert committee SSAC chair has asked to have a right of refusal on the liaison appointment) and has shown interest in volunteering.
Thanks,
Adam
At 9:14 AM -0500 1/14/09, Robert Guerra wrote:
A review of my engagement of late has made me realize that due to work committments it will be challenge for me to focus the time, attention and energy required to actively participate in discussions on the ALAC. As such, I would like to put forward my notice of resignation as the North American RALO rep on the ALAC.
While a short notice might be the most preferred option, I thought it appropiate to share my reasons with all of you so you can understand the context as well as the reasons behind my departure.
The fact that issues related to freedom of expression, censorship and bottom-up user engagement are being ignored at both regional and global levels at both ALAC and ICANN is greatly disappointing. This disspointment - and great fustration at times - has made led me to shift my activity from an active role to a more passive one. While active at the physical meetings, my engagement of late in the conference calls has been minimal and quite passive.
My silience on the lists has led some to believe that I'm not engaged at all. Well, I would beg to differ as my full-time position does focus on issues of user engagement, internet freedom and internet governance. Engagement is many different thing to different people. But, one thing is clear, my change in level of engagement, divergent views and different style has lead to an ongoing private agenda by some to attempt to force me out . Since the Cairo meeting, efforts have entensified. The choice of words in private email exchanges, have been surprising.
So, I prefer to recognize that there is a significant difference of opinion and pass on the opportunity to others .There are far too many other issues of importance that the group should - and must - focus on.
I wish you all luck, success - and that we can stay in touch.
Yours sincerely,
Robert Guerra Managing Director, Privaterra _______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac_atlarge-lists.icann.org
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Adam Peake -
Alan Greenberg -
Carlton Samuels -
Robert Guerra