Hi, On 26-Jun-14 08:05, Lori Schulman wrote: > In support of Sam and others like Sam who may want to throw in their > hat, Sam has an incredible combination of substantive work, > academicand policy experience that would make him particularly suited > to the task and he has the time. I also think that it is difficult > to discern "tone" on email and that Avri's question about Sam's > qualifications would have been best answered rather than have Sam > withdraw due to perceived acrimony. My experience with NCSG is that > this is a very strong group with a direct, sometimes blunt, way of > communicating. I would say that is understandable to perceive some > of the questioning as hostile when, in fact, in may not be intended > that way. I think there can be various views on this. In terms of the ICANN board, I agree the external experience only person is indeed often the right choice. When it comes, however, to a group that will be working on the NCSG's behalf and actually representing and coordinating our activities, I tend to look for someone with a proven record in communicating with the membership and in participating in WGs, SG committees and the like. But I agree, it is not a condition that should be made necessary by the NCSG Policy Committee. It is merely one of my personal criteria in deciding on a nomination and on how I decide on my vote. avri