Re: [ga] Cultural diversity and IDN

[Jeff Williams <jwkckid1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dr. Dierker and all,

  Lets also try to remember that Cultural diversity is not ONLY
related to IDN's.  My take on a individual level is Cultural diversity
in the scope of the GA and ICANN is a matter of individual willingness
to actively participate understanding that english is the international
language
of recognition and use.

Hugh Dierker wrote:

>    I have participated on WGs regarding outreach and multilingualism
> within this venue.  Nothing is more rewarding than increasing
> participation and inclusiveness within the internet community. My work
> brings me in close contact with Vietnam and Mexico. My roots keep me
> in close relations with Native Americans. I never quite learned French
> even though I lived, studied, competed and worked there in the 70s.
>
>   We need three ambassadors at this point. One to handle
> archives/library and lists. (To promote integrity make information
> more readily available and link to resources) One to handle Privacy.
> (there are plenty of areas where IP interests and business interests
> are represented but vey few for the individual and solo registrant;
> privacy to often takes the hit) And one to handle IDN multicultural
> issues. (Our own outreach and broad participation needs to be
> enhanced, for the sake of the list and also for diversity in general)
>
>   What I am talking about is empowering some people to speak to
> particular issue and be advocates therefor. While it seems simple
> enough, maintaining a one track mind in certain circumstances may be
> difficult. The positions will be as much or as little as one makes of
> them.
>
>   Volunteers?
>
>   Eric

Regards,

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