The answer to this question does not lie in a simple list of the range of NCSG member interests (although these are incredibly diverse). As non-commercial users we must be able to fight strongly for the various members' views. I will certainly work as hard as I can to bring diverse views from APC members, from the Pacific, and my own rigorous human rights based approach to decision-making and non-commercial interest inputs. But the meaning of the non-commercial presence in the GNSO is not in how well or how loudly we can state how our views differ from commercial users. The "meaning" of the non-commercial presence and activities in the GNSO is also to enhance the desired democratic nature of ICANN itself. If the non-commercial GNSO voices are weak, dominated by a small group, cannot be trusted or are unable to put forward clear propositions, then GNSO decision-making suffers and other interests can prevail. More broadly, the institutions are weakened and legitimacy undermined. The meaning of non-commercial users must also incorporate this bigger picture so that NCSG presence and activities are carried out by members who will put those interests before their own individual ones. Joy -----Original Message----- From: NCSG-Discuss [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Avri Doria Sent: Friday, 30 September 2011 5:21 p.m. To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Question 2: Noncommercial values and identity As I have not been able to get a conference call scheduled yet, I am starting the question process. I suggest that all candidates answer all questions. I suggest that they feel free to debate among themselves and with the members of the NCSG. Thanks Avri Question 2: What is your view on the meaning of non commercial presence and activities in the GNSO?