Re: Unbiased Neutral Forum

[Jeff Williams <jwkckid1@ix.netcom.com>]

Eric and all,

Eric Weisberg wrote:

> Bob Allisat wrote:
>
> >  None of the current mailing list forums
> >  are in any way shape or form adequate to
> >  the task ahead. All are compromised by
> >  being hosted by parties who are, more or
> >  less in a clear conflict of interest. It
> >  is crucial that a nuetral, facilitated
> >  and public discussion mailing list be
> >  formed as soon as possible to bring IANA
> >  INC into the world other than still born.
> >
> >
>
> I disagree with my friends on this.  Any forum will do.  The problems are:

  Essentially  we agree with this statement.  Whom or what entity wishes to
host such a forum is really of not real consequence as long as it is an OPEN
and inclusive forum.

>
>
> 1.  getting all the "sides" in one place;
>
> 2.  generating sufficient confidence in the process for all to take
> constructive steps toward a common goal; and
>
> 3.  working to a resolution which we are all willing to accept.

  Exactly!  And what we have been proposing from the beginning.  It appears
that there is already posturing going on here that is counterproductive to
achieving these goals, especially #2.  We must all look upon this process
as something that is to benefit ALL of the internet community and be inclusive
of all its Stakeholders and the Internet User community.  It is this that the
WP and the GP called for and mandates.  Anything short of this will
be doomed to failure in the long haul.

  Everyone, we can make this hard or we can make this much simpler, the
choice is ours to make.

>
>
> Up until now, this has proven impossible.  Therefore, it appeared that
> resolution would have to be imposed by some "outside" authority.  The USG
> just tossed the ball back into play, telling us to try, again, to decide our
> own fate.

  And if we don't, the USG will not turn over that authority.  That is the
consequence.

>
>
> Is there any reason that we can not accomplish that task?  Do we really want
> a solution imposed by others?

  Of course not.  We have never said otherwise nor proposed otherwise, and never
will.

>
>
> If we are serious about resolving the conflicts and getting on with our
> businesses, we must seize the opportunity and move decisively to that end.

  Agreed.

>
>
> Someone needs to provide the forum for doing so.  Wherever that forum is
> held, I intend to be there.  And, I pray that all of you will be there, as
> well.   Otherwise, we will not play this game to the end, but will lose it by
> default.

  Exactly correct.

>
>
> Respectfully,
>
> Eric Weisberg, Gen. Counsel
> Internet Texoma

 Regards,

--
Jeffrey A. Williams
DIR. Internet Network Eng/SR. Java/CORBA Development Eng.
Information Network Eng. Group. INEG. INC.
E-Mail jwkckid1@ix.netcom.com