Dear list Allow me to contribute two short points regarding the upcoming decision regarding the ALAC member representing Europe #1 wouldn't it facilitate the decision making process if the candidates would a) properly present themselves (why they think they are well prepared for the job) and b) within reason outline what their plans/priorities are. I believe this would enable participants who did not have the chance to get to know the candidates before to cast a more informed vote. #2 After reviewing the candidates statements i endorse Veronica Cretu's candidacy. I like that she is from a new european country and I believe it would be valueable to have someone with her perspecive who can bring up issues we might not even be aware of. With her language competencies she is also well prepared for outreach activities triggering more participation from this region. Best regards Max ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- "I am a wanderer and mountain-climber, said he to his heart. I love not the plains, and it seemeth I cannot long sit still. And whatever may still overtake me as fate and experience- a wandering will be therein, and a mountain-climbing: in the end one experienceth only oneself." (Friedrich Nietzsche, Also spoke Zarathustra) ------------------------------------------------------------------- Max Senges Research Associate Internet Interdisciplinary Institute (IN3) Av. Canal Olímpic s/n, Edifici B3 08860 CASTELLDEFELS (Barcelona) SPAIN PhD Candidate Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) Programme on the Information Society Tel: Spain +34-627193395 Germany +49-17660855358 @: maxsenges@gmail.com www.maxsenges.com http://entrepreneur.jot.com https://www.openbc.com/hp/Max_Senges/ ------------------------------------------------------------------