Re: [registrars] Ballot Request: Adopt as Constituency Position

[Ross Rader <ross@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Rob Hall wrote:
> Ross,
>
> I have some questions about this, and I hope we are planning to have a
> lively debate on this document before we vote on it.
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> I know time may be short, but I think we need to have a frank an open
> discussion on some of these points, as I know I have some concerns about
> this being our official position.  Perhaps at the upcoming ICANN meetings
> would be a good time.
Yes - our voting processes guarantee lively debate as required :) We 
don't have the luxury of deferring this for discussion for another two 
months so that we can discuss this face to face, but our voting process 
provide all members with an opportunity to seek clarification on every 
motion, propose amendments to those motions, discuss the motion and any 
amendments and eventually vote on the motion based on our respective 
interest, business model and other motivation.
In this case, timing constraints require us to continue with the voting 
process. I am still seeking seconds for this motion but will certainly 
consider all amendments with a reasonable level of support as friendly. 
Even I deem an amendment as unfriendly, they will still be voted on by 
the constituency and can end up as part of our official position.
Providing clarification to your other questions will require some 
additional thought - I'll do my best to get to them later today so that 
the thinking that went into this document is as clear as it can be.
Regards,

-rwr