One on one discussions are a nice touch, but aren't transparent to the group as a whole. A preferable approach would be one that documents the issues, and comments in an open and transparent fashion. Keeping the discussion on the list, or an open site like a wiki and/or a blog would be , in my opinion the way to do it. The Toronto meeting this past June identified that there is a large gap in knowledge about ICANN in Canada . More specifically user groups in Canada have "heard" about ICANN, but really don't know much about how it operates nor how modalities for engagement and involvement are structured. Further outreach, engagement and background information is needed before organizations can decide if they wish to engage in the formation of a NA RALO. Is a NA Ralo being rushed, or now - well, that's the question. What to do ... well, let's hear from both sides , and then let people decide on their own if "past issues" in fact still exist - or if we are in fact dealing with a better and more open ICANN. My dealings with staff seem to indicate the latter is true .. regards Robert On 2-Feb-07, at 10:06 AM, Nick Ashton-Hart wrote:
I second that - I've also offered to spend some time on the telephone doing Q&A for her if that's helpful for her - and that offer's open to everyone else too