Re: Expansion of the IAHC

[tor@wtv.net (Bob Allisat)]

I wrote:
>>  Bill - from this vantage point
>>  limiting the membership of this
>>  "Ad Hoq" Committee appears to
>>  restrict any conclusions it may
>>  make to a narrow perspective of
>>  opinions. Governments, Electronic
>>  civil rights groups, interested
>>  international bodies, Alternative
>>  Domain holder are all excluded.
>>  Their voices are not represented.
>>  This is a significant error and
>>  I suspect will cause many problems
>>  for us all in the months ahead.


Bill replied
>        Well Bob, since you are so unhappy with this set,
>        you can always leave them to their fate and take
>        your concerns to the I-HAQ folks over at ihac.net.
>
>        Or, consider that the next instantiation of the IAHC
>        will very likely be a whole new crew. Heck, you might
>        even be asked to participate... :)


 As it now stands I would respectfully
 turn down the ad hoq invitation. Not
 only is the groups unlikely and ill
 equipped to be issuing broad invitations,
 I have little (no!) interest in placing
 my legal future in jeopardy by attempting
 to control such potent forces as are at
 motion in the new Domain Name issue.
 The ad hoq committee is playing with
 fire and I for one have no interests
 in getting toasted.

 As for my no longer participating at
 the discussion concerning the alleged
 ad hoq committee I only excercise my
 opinions as you do. No more no less.
 The ad hoc group is trying to corner
 the market on something I believe a
 much more inclusive and representative
 body with legal, international sanction
 must be discussing. Therefore it is my
 duty as a good citizan to comment with
 moderation and balance on the issues at
 hand. And to oppose what is an usurpment
 of a global concern.

 As for the IHAC - Internet Hierarchy
 Avisory Committee</B> - I believe anyone
 and everyone may join and take their place
 at the table. There's even room for humble
 me as well a spot reserved for your emminant
 self. Come one come all... to the <BR>
<H1><BLINK>IHAC</BLINK></H1>

                             Bob Allisat

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