Nicely said, Avri. All I would add is that it is really a sign of health that diverse viewpoints are coming out. Global civil society is very diverse and by forming this area for mutual discussion we can all learn a lot.  We do however need to try to keep the discussions focused on Internet policy and specifically domain names!

--MM

> -----Original Message-----
> From: NCSG-NCUC [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf Of Avri Doria
> Sent: Friday, January 14, 2011 11:12 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [NCSG-NCUC-DISCUSS] discussion on xxx domain? was [] Draft
> NCSG comments to GNSO Council on Rec 6
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I am really quite pleased to see a substantive discussion on this list on this
> topic.
> 
> I just want to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the wide set of
> cultural differences that people one this list bring and want to propose that
> we all remember this while both making statements and interpreting
> statements.
> 
> Often something can sound offensive to someone with different cultural
> perspectives that was not meant that way. So care needs to be take in both
> reading and writing - especially if we really want to deepen our knowledge of
> what others believe and argue.
> 
> One of the great things about the diversity of NCSG, both in terms of cultural
> and political perspective is that it gives us a crucible in which to broaden our
> inter-cultural knowledge and instincts.
> 
> As I said, I love seeing this list used for real and substantive discussion of hard
> topics.
> 
> cheers
> 
> a.