Of a greater overall worry to me is the fact that NARALO's continued pro-activity, combined with a clear lethargy in other regions, will again lead to sentiment that ICANN -- even in its public participation component -- is dominated by Amercians (and to a lesser extent Europeans). Is it our fault that we seem to be the only ones actually initiating anything? It seems as no coincidence that both of the candidates for ALAC Board rep are from our region.
It is undeniably not your fault but the others to not show up and participate. But just a small defense for some region like our ( Africa ) : conditions are not the same than in North America. This have been said, I never agree that this excuse should be used always by people from the south to not be active.