A few points about the election and this discussion, and then I'd like to wind this up. 1. The ALAC was entitled appoint the NomComm representatives in whatever manner they wished. So, Danny, to your point that creating a "short list" was not an option, I think you are mistaken. 2. Transparency solves most problems within ICANN, and this issue is no different. The whole hullaballoo could have been avoided with a few more updates by our ALAC members to the lists. Lesson learned, I believe, so let's try to move on. I am quite satisfied with the explanations Alan and Robert posted to the list. 3. Keep in mind that the NomComm is *not* a constituency-based organization. Once you are appointed, you are asked to think independently. You are not there to do the bidding of the people who appointed you. Ross will required to think about what's in the best interest of ICANN as a whole, not the ALAC or the registrars. Because of the NomComm confidentiality issues, Ross can receive information, but not share information it. We should invite him to consult with us and hear what we, the North American RALO, believe makes a good Board member, GNSO or ccNSO Councilor, and ALAC rep. I'll make sure to invite him to some of our meetings throughout the year. 4. Let's stop cross-posting. If you think you have a point that needs to be made to everyone in the ALAC, make it on the ALAC general list (ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org). Leave issues related to the North American RALO on this list (NA-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org). 5. Danny, I have used my position as Interim Chair and list admin to turn your NA-Discuss moderation bit to "on." Please try to keep the conversation on the issues. Bret