RE: [ALSC-Forum] OPEN LETTER TO ICANN AND ALSC

[Bruce Young]

Toshimaru Ogura wrote:

>1. Why did you cite my arguments without mentioning my main contentions?

In my opinion, the ALSC started with a desired result (disenfranchisement of
Internet users) and went looking for "proof" to back it up!

>2. What do you think about my assertion that more participatory
>processes
>(based on global democracy ideals) are necessary for the ICANN At Large
>membership structure? I am sending my formal suggestions to you once
>more (as an appendix to this letter). If you want to quote me, you should
at
>least critique my ideas and explain why your more restrictive proposal
>is legitimate.

I agree.  Many of us in this forum have been advocating for an ICANN based
on
global democratic principles.  By misusing your words to further their goals
at the expense of your intended result was dishonist at best.

>3. I fear that the people who read the portion of the ALSC report that
>quotes me may misinterpret my views. Therefore I fear other civil
>society
>groups may lose confidence in me. What do you think about this?


I'm sure they did (I did!).  I think that was the intent.  At the very
least,
you should demand that the ALSC report be withdrawn and the offending quotes
excised.  A public appology in your national press would also be
appropriate.
I wouldn't hold your breath waiting for it, though!

>I believe we can promote more bottom-up and more civil
>society oriented At Large election process if ICANN has proper measures
>and were so minded.

As do I.


Bruce Young
Portland, Oregon
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