stul·ti·fy (stlt-f)

tr.v. stul·ti·fied, stul·ti·fy·ing, stul·ti·fies

1. To render useless or ineffectual; cripple.

2. To cause to appear stupid, inconsistent, or ridiculous.

3. Law To allege or prove insane and so not legally responsible.

Thanks, Nigel, learning every day! ; )

awe (ô)

n.

1. A mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, and wonder inspired by authority, genius, great beauty, sublimity, or might

From: Nigel Roberts [mailto:nigel@channelisles.net]
Sent: vrijdag 7 juni 2013 17:14
To: Roelof Meijer
Cc: Katrina Sataki; Nigel Roberts; ccnso-council@icann.org
Subject: Re: [ccnso-members] Reminder: Voting on IDN ccPDP

A quorum rule aims at assuring inclusion, preventing capture and stimulates active participation in decision making.

Indeed it does!

And I am certainly not arguing for the removal of the quorum rule. The contrary, in fact.

Generally speaking I would expect a vote which does not reach quorum to fail -- this rule would mean that change can only happen with the positive involvement of a certain, preset, percentage of the electorate.

(Of course, a quorum should be set at such a level as not to stultify decision making!)