Erick: I did explain, it is in the message right here: >Reason: this is an ICANN management "show" designed to present a >unified front to the WSIS process. The program is dominated by ICANN >management and the Axis constituencies regardless of whether we >participate or not. Notice, for example, that both shows gave Marilyn >Cade >the opportunity for a closing benediction, a privilege I don't think >they would >confer upon me or any other NCUC rep. > >So why waste scarce time on it? More comments: >>> Erick Iriarte Ahon <[log in to unmask]> 08/08/04 05:18PM >>> >in kuala lumpur you (Milton) talked with about about the >necessity to work more close with ALAC, in special in WSIS >issues. We will work with ALAC - but independently of this Workshop Planning Group. For example, in KL we had a joint meeting. We do not need the "planning group" to do things related to WSIS. It is a barrier to activity rather than an aid. >I don't understand your position (and i understand is only your >position), It is not just my position. We discussed it a lot around the time of the Rome meeting in the EC and among the Council members. >because another members from the constituency think (at >least Adam and me) think is a good space to work together. I have explained my position, now explain yours. Explain what we gain by being put on a platform like puppets and given three minutes to speak in a stage-managed program. --MM