On Sat, 21 Aug 2004, Milton Mueller wrote: > The only possible objection to Paul is that APNIC is an industry > association. One might then think that he is not "civil society" > in the same sense as we are, and that the private sector I agree with Milton's assessment here. Paul is the head of APNIC. I don't think that is a CS organization. Then again, I understand that Karen and possibly other APC/CS groups have a good working relationship with Paul and he would understand the situation of the CS groups. I haven't worked with him in any capacity so I have no insight into his views. > Re: Pindar Wong - I am surprised to see him nominated by Norbert. > Pindar is a very smart man. He pioneered the ISP industry in Hong > Kong (and cleverly sold off the business just before the rush > of competition made it unprofitable). He was an ICANN Board I agree with Milton's assessment here too. I don't think Pindar Wong would be a good CS rep in the WGIG. He represents businesses interests, not non-comm interests. ************************************************************* * Horacio T. Cadiz | Open Source. No Gates. No Windows. * * hcadiz AT ph.net | It is Open. No Bill. It is Free. * *-----------------------------------------------------------* * Philippine Network Foundation, Inc (PHNET) * *************************************************************