What is your point Masato?

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On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 1:29 PM, Masato Yamanishi <
[email protected]> wrote:

> Skeeve,
>
> Let me suggest you to read APNIC by-laws, in particular 30(a).
>
> 30. The main functions of the Executive Council are:
>
>    1. to act on behalf of the Members in the interval between AGMs within
>    the limits of the powers delegated to it by the Members;
>
> Rgs,
> Masato Yamanishi
>
>
>
> On 14/03/18 7:37, "Skeeve Stevens" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> Responses below.
>
> ...Skeeve
>
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> On Tue, Mar 18, 2014 at 12:44 PM, Masato Yamanishi <
> [email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Skeeve,
>>
>>
>> On 14/03/14 19:13, "Skeeve Stevens" <[email protected]>
>> wrote:
>>
>> All,
>>
>> I know I am a little late to the party on this, and I wasn't present at
>> the meeting.  But I have reviewed the video and I am extremely surprised by
>> what I have heard.
>>
>> Firstly, I have absolutely no doubt that the APNIC management and EC have
>> the absolute interests of the region, and by assoiation, the global
>> community at heart.
>>
>> Internet Governance is a critical issue which if not handled correctly
>> and sensitively, could have a catastrophic effect on the Internet as we
>> know it.  There are many parties who have different goals and agendas which
>> go against the grain of the philosophy on which the Internet itself was
>> founded.
>>
>> For Masato Yamanishi and Andy Linton to suggest that APNIC bow out of
>> involvement in the process of being involved in, influencing and steering
>> the global community on Internet Governance is completely ludicrous.
>>
>>
>> No, I'm not suggesting such thing.
>> What I'm saying is that we need to carefully consider how APNIC involve
>> in IG discussion as RIR,
>>
>
>
> Why? We have just as much right to comment as anyone else.  IG is exactly
> the sort of thing APNIC should be involved in.
>
>
>
>> (I think involving in all discussion is not appropriate way as RIR)
>>
>
> Your opinion as a member, and this is mine - as a member.
>
>
>> and we also need to consider how much resources we can use for IG in
>> effective manner,
>>
>
> No, you do not have to.  We have an EC and a CEO for that purpose.
>
> The shareholders of a big telco, do NOT have a comment on day-to-day
> operations.  They may choose the board... but we can do that too.
>
>
>> and such consideration should be done by bottom-up process.
>>
>
> I do not believe everything needs bottom up support.  We do not tell APNIC
> what paper or pens to buy... and if Paul and the EC think something is
> important, I trust them enough to let them be involved in it.
>
>
>> But, current approach is totally different.
>>
>
> Yes, and should be.
>
>
>>
>>
>> While I will concede that APNIC is a registry whose job is to manage
>> resources, the experience in managing those resources, especially at this
>> time of critical shortage of some of those resources - as well as being the
>> biggest region on the globe - gives it absolute credibility to take part in
>> this debate.
>>
>> For Andy Linton to suggest that the APNIC Management and EC "not actually
>> consulted with who this really matters to" is absolutely crap and
>> inflammatory.  These AMM's, the Surveys and the numerous other avenues for
>> people to provide their opinions and feelings about particular topics are
>> well knows - but minimally used.
>>
>>
>> So, we provided our opinion in AMM in this time. What is a problem?
>>
>>   Just as Andy Linton and Masato are free to get up at the AMM and speak
>> about how they feel, so is anyone else.
>>
>>
>> 1. From the transcript, you can see Rajesh and Brajesh also state their
>> comments
>> 2. From the transcript of Wed session (pp89-90), you can see Dmitry
>> Burkov's comment.
>> 3. I got applause multiple times during my statement
>>
>
> So?
>
>
>> 4. I heard same concern from multiple people before and after the session.
>>      (Unfortunately, they have enough reason they cannot speak up in
>> public, but some of them call the Wed session as "Bullshit" (sorry!!)
>>
>
> So? They should stand up an make comment.  And if not.. then fill out the
> member survey.
>
>
>>
>>  There is little or no barrier to being able to be a part of this debate.
>>  The size of your membership is not relevant in any debate and the biggest
>> members and the smallest are equal.
>>
>>
>> I never mentioned the size of my membership. I just said, I am a APNIC
>> member.
>>
>
> I was not referring to you.
>
>>
>>
>> This was typified by the response to James question to the room in which
>> no-one responded.  The comment that 'we need to give people time to think
>> about it before springing it on them' is exactly the point that backed up
>> James's suggestion of including questions in the AMM and being willing to
>> work with those concerned about how those questions should be asked.
>>
>> James's suggestion for including the issue in the Members Surveys was the
>> best approach to get the feeling of the whole membership.  Masato then
>> complained about how long that takes... I agree... but there is no other
>> choice in trying to gather the opinion of the membership.
>>
>>
>> So, I don't argue about the survey after AMM.
>> Also, some of EC members suggest to raise this issue on this list in
>> addition to the survey, that's why I did so.
>>
>> Masato pointed out something I had mentioned a number of times in that
>> '80% of people aren't even hearing this discussion', and he is right...
>> because they just don't care, or aren't interested in being involved.
>>  Getting membership involvement is a very hard thing to do.  The number of
>> people who are particularly passionate about the IG subject is very small.
>>  His point about people responding to IG questions in the survey being
>> minimal, I fully agree with....
>>
>> But... that people don't want to get involved, or have an opinion, *doesn't
>> matter*.  There are people who DO care enough to be involved in the EC,
>> Management, BoF's, AMM's, etc... who ARE taking an active role in what they
>> determine to be of the greatest impact to the community as a whole - and
>> they go forward and represent that.
>>
>>
>> it DOES matter, since APNIC doesn't have indefinite resources.
>>
>
> No, but it DOES have management of those resources in which it does have.
>
>
>> I was most offended by Andy Linton's comments which said:
>>
>> "I think there is a huge arrogance that we take the votes or opinions of
>> 4000 members of APNIC and say that this gives this organisation a mandate
>> to speak on behalf of the people of the Asia Pacific region which is more
>> than half the words population and say 'we are the ones who know how to do
>> everything governance related'"
>>
>> I'm not offended by the actual statement itself, but in combination with
>> Masato's comment it is hypocritical to say that the opinions of 4000
>> members should not be good enough for a mandate of APNICs role in the
>> region, but that the opinions of 2-3 vocal people at the AMM should be what
>> directs APNIC policy and that we shouldn't wait around for the results of a
>> members survey (or whatever form).
>>
>>
>>  In which my comment are you combining? You are creating new comment
>> which is totally different from our intension.
>>
>
> Your opinion is small when it is just you... and Andy and even if it is 10
> more.  There are 4000 members of APNIC... An opinion with a small group
> should NOT impact any operations or no matter what country we are in,
> anyone could do the same (and in the past have tried).
>
>
>> Because, to be blunt... I don't care what it is that the vocal extreme
>> minority (a couple of people) have to say about anything if it is not
>> backed up by the will of the membership body.... no matter how valid or
>> reasonable that position is.  It is called a democracy.
>>
>> In the absence of a VERY clear membership position on a topic, the EC are
>> who set the focus for APNIC and what it is involved in.
>>
>> Andy and Masato - if YOU think that the EC are not doing a good enough
>> job, then YOU run for EC... but I didn't see your names on the election
>> ballot.
>>
>>
>> Of course not, since we just speak up our concern and ask EC members to
>> resolve it.
>>
>
> And their suggestion was adding questions to the survey.... which in my
> opinion is perfectly acceptable.  If people care, they will answer.  If
> they do not make the effort, it means they do not care much.
>
>
>> And EC members said they want to know more details. That is current
>> situation, and why do we need to run for EC?
>> (or you run for city council whenever find a pothole on the road? Maybe
>> you do so, but I don't)
>>
>
> Because you/we have elected them.  If you disagree with their management,
> let the community elect you to the role.  If not, you let them decide what
> is important.
>
>
>
>> You guys are absolutely free to have your say, and continue to do so as
>> noisy as you like... I fully believe in the statement of 'I might not like
>> what you say, but I will fight for your right to say it'.
>>
>> BUT if your positions are not backed up by significant community (not
>> just noisy) support, then accept that the EC will do what they think is
>> best... Let them do their jobs... and if you don't think they are doing
>> that to the best interests of the community, then run for EC and see if the
>> community supports you in this endeavour.
>>
>>
>> Thank you for your advise.
>>
>>
>> On the topic of resources... people know that in the past I have asked
>> hard questions about the costs of travel of APNIC staff and how many need
>> to be in business class - something that was addressed and also
>> rationalised.  But we can always do more rationalisation of costs... but
>> cost savings should never more important than the future of the way the
>> Internet works.
>>
>>
>> Agree. But current outcome is very unclear.
>>
>>
>> That said... accountability and understanding of the costs involved are
>> absolutely important, and the requests for reporting, simplification of
>> buzzwords, are mandatory for the community to have the information they
>> need to know that the EC/Management is doing the right thing.
>>
>>
>> Agree.
>>
>>
>> My final statement regarding APNICs involvement in Internet Governance is
>> that it is absolutely critical for the future integrity and stability of
>> the Internet.  I would like to know the resources being expended, and as
>> long as people are being conservative with the costs involved, I am happy
>> with the level of involvement, and if appropriate, an increased
>> involvement.  Paul and the EC has my full appreciation for his passion and
>> dedication for IG and the long term viability of APNIC.
>>
>>
>> Trusting somebody is different from blind faith.
>>
>
> If you don't trust them, replace them... but do NOT expect any action from
> an announcement at a AMM.
>
>
>
>>
>> Rgs,
>> Masato Yamanishi
>>
>>
>>
>> ...Skeeve
>>
>> *Skeeve Stevens - *eintellego Networks Pty Ltd
>> [email protected] ; www.eintellegonetworks.com
>>
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