Re: [ga] Cultural diversity and IDN

[Jeff Williams <jwkckid1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dr. Dierker and all,

  I am concerned little with ignorance as I speak three languages well,
and can read two others with reasonable understanding.  I am concerned
greatly that my fellow stakeholders are able on the whole, to understand

what is or may be discussed so as to lesson confusion and
misunderstanding.
So I believe it is only logical that the latter is a priority and hence,
english
should therefore be the language of reasonable use...

  Of course any GA member can or may post in their native language
at the risk of not being understood by the majority.

Hugh Dierker wrote:

>    No one is going to tell you that you must heighten your awareness
> of differing cultures.
>   People are as free as they can be to seek out ignorance. In order to
> be more aware of differing communities position on what is and is not
> private you may do well to broaden your horizons. English may well be
> the accepted international language but understanding other languages
> to a higher level only increases the credibility and capability of the
> speaker.
>
>   Foreign language posts are welcome throughout ICANN and most
> assuredly here. Although I am not sure how effective they would be. I
> still have a bit of difficulty with Texan;-}
>
>   Eric
>
> Jeff Williams <jwkckid1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>   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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