Hi On Jan 14, 2011, at 10:17 PM, Evan Leibovitch wrote:

Clearly this problem was not considered important by the GNSO when it voted down the WG-proposed (and ALAC-endorsed) WG charter.

On Jan 14, 2011, at 2:08 PM, Avri Doria wrote:

I think the current attitude of the GNSO Council, indeed, does not bode well for future efforts. Or even for some past efforts.

One small and obvious point may be worth bearing in mind when framing this: the Council was and is not of one mind, JAS has always had strong support from noncommercial types, and if memory serves 5 of 6 NCSG Councilors plus 2 NCAs voted for Rafik's motion. Best, Bill