Re: [At-Large] Res: "We can't be bothered to vote; so just send us the travel vouchers for Cairo"
I think it's important the chair find out why members of the committee aren't voting. And I mean the chair conduct the check, not staff. Is it because the information about the vote wasn't clear, were reminders sent out, do staff chase down people who haven't responded (might say that shouldn't be necessary, but actually looks like it might be...) What is the process for conducting votes. I am sure language can be a problem, I am sure Internet access can be a problem, and that we are volunteers can be a problem. But all the people recently not voting have a record of service in ALAC, ICANN and many other voluntary organizations, so what's happening? Cheryl, I hope you can investigate and help us understand and fix any problem. Best, Adam
I think it's important the chair find out why members of the committee aren't voting. And I mean the chair conduct the check, not staff. Huh? I thought this was supposed to be an adult run organization. IF they don't do their jobs, they need to be kicked (abstain is still a valid vote). If the is an in-person vote -- at a meeting that they received ICANN funds (or reimbursement) to attend, then it is unforgivable.
Unless of course, they are lying in a hospital bed.
I am sure language can be a problem, I am sure Internet access can be a problem, and that we are volunteers can be a problem. But all the people recently not voting have a record of service in ALAC, ICANN and many other voluntary organizations, so what's happening?
Oh, come on. If they are involved in the internet and unable get internet access? Even though it is a voluntary organization, they obligated themselves by making a commitment. If they cannot honor their commitment, then should they be here?
Hi Bill I guess you don't live in the developing world. Our access isn't as guaranteed as in the North. But we are still Internet users and have a right to be able to participate as best we can until we get up to your levels of service. Jacqueline Bill Silverstein wrote:
Oh, come on. If they are involved in the internet and unable get internet access? Even though it is a voluntary organization, they obligated themselves by making a commitment. If they cannot honor their commitment, then should they be here?
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Hi Bill I guess you don't live in the developing world. Our access isn't as guaranteed as in the North. But we are still Internet users and have a right to be able to participate as best we can until we get up to your levels of service. Jacqueline
I can understand that. But, as part of the obligation that one takes on is the obligation to perform those duties online. Of course, I had not used the internet in the islands. I had used the internet in China at a university back when the only connection for the school was dialup (for the entire school) to the great firewall in China.
I am surprised by all this democracy correction debate. There is a substantial part of ALAC which has evaluated ALAC is not worth bothering. I feel a democratic attitude is not to make them change their position, but to change ALAC/ICANN so these @large representatives consider them worth bothering again. These silent people represent well the silenced position of france@large. jfc
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