Re: [Internal-cg] worth noting
Hi Milton, On 9/29/14, 7:00 AM, "Milton L Mueller" <mueller@syr.edu> wrote:
I've made some inquiries about this. Apparently the problem is more one of perception. The CWG made the rather stupid mistake of calling participants on the email discussion list "observers" rather than "participants."
This was an unfortunate choice of words, given that in the CWG consensus calls are supposed to be based on the email list participants' views. Only when there is no consensus things will go to the more restricted "working group" members for a vote.
Do you expect there to be further clarification from the CWG on this point? Thanks, Alissa
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-----Original Message----- From: internal-cg-bounces@icann.org [mailto:internal-cg- bounces@icann.org] On Behalf Of Milton L Mueller Sent: Monday, September 29, 2014 9:25 AM To: internal-cg@icann.org Subject: [Internal-cg] worth noting
A complaint has been filed against the names community's working group. http://forum.icann.org/lists/icg-forum/msg00011.html
Alissa made some similar comments on the IETF ianaplan list. Although I have publicly explained why they set it up that way, frankly I find the CWG Structure hard to defend. I wonder whether others more closely involved with the IANA CWG chartering process could explain whether it is possible to make some amendments. The group is slow enough to form as it is, I tremble at the thought of amendments that would lead to further delays, but it might actually save time if it prevents challenges to its legitimacy further down the road.
Milton L. Mueller Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor Syracuse University School of Information Studies http://faculty.ischool.syr.edu/mueller/mueller/Home.html
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-----Original Message----- Do you expect there to be further clarification from the CWG on this point?
Thanks, Alissa
There was a reply from Avri Doria, a member of the chartering group but she was speaking in her individual capacity. http://forum.icann.org/lists/icg-forum/msg00012.html I also made some complaints (as did you, Alissa) about the conflict of interest statement requirement and the need to sign up for the list through an intermediary. I frankly don't think the CWG is well-organized enough at this point to develop any formal responses to these concerns, but I think it is exactly the kind of topic that can and should be taken up in Los Angeles.
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