[ga] [Fwd: [At-Large] Parting words - So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish]

["Jeffrey A. Williams" <jwkckid1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

All GA'ers,

  Well this resignation, although not unexpected by myself,
pretty much tells the tale of user and user-registrant
equatable, open and transparent participation in ICANN
in all respects to such policies that may or will effect
all and/or any user and user-registrants.  A sad comentary,
but a mostly honest one...

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Subject: [At-Large] Parting words - So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:34:04 -0500
From: "Robert Guerra" <lists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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To: at-large@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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A review of my engagement of late has made me realize that due to work
commitments it will be challenge for me to focus the time, attention and
energy required to actively participate in discussions on the ALAC. As
such,
I would like to put forward my notice of resignation as the North
American
RALO rep on the ALAC.

While a short notice might be the most preferred option, I thought it
appropiate to share my reasons with all of you so you can understand the
context as well as the reasons behind my departure.

The fact that issues related to freedom of expression, censorship and
bottom-up user engagement are being ignored at both regional and global
levels at both ALAC and ICANN is  greatly disappointing. This
disspointment
- and great fustration at times -   has made led  me to shift my
activity
from an active role to a more passive one. While active at the physical
meetings, my engagement of late in the conference calls has been minimal
and
quite passive.

My silience on the lists has led some to believe that I'm not engaged at
all. Well, I would beg to differ as  my full-time position does focus on
issues of user engagement, internet freedom and internet governance.
Engagement is many different thing to different people. But, one thing
is
clear, my  change in level of engagement, divergent views and different
style  has lead to an ongoing private agenda by some to attempt to force
me
out . Since the Cairo meeting, efforts have entensified. The choice of
words
in private email exchanges,  have been surprising.

So, I prefer to recognize that there is a significant difference of
opinion
and pass on the opportunity to others .There are far too many other
issues
of importance that the group should - and must - focus on.

I wish you all luck, success - and that we can stay in touch.


Yours sincerely,

Robert Guerra
Managing Director, Privaterra
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