I will endeavour to do the following with each post to this list: 1. Point to a problem and explain why I think it is a problem 2. Propose a suggested solution 3. Avoid personal attack, unhelpful response, misstatement of fact, use of emotive catch-all phrase, wild accusation with no basis in fact, and aggressive defence of the indefensible. In this case: 1. The problem lies with the unstructured and back-and-forth nature of this list where problems aren't outlined and discussion often reverts to accusation - this hinders useful decision-making 2. The solution, with regard to my input at least, is the three-point approach outlined above 3. Only a positive, helpful approach taken in this post and, hopefully, in subsequent responses Kieren ---------------------- Kieren McCarthy ---------------------- General manager of public participation, ICANN http://www.icann.org