Greg and all,
Very good idea Greg! However we have already done this multiple times.
Greg Skinner wrote:
> Karl Auerbach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> >There is still no need to set aside special seats for corporations or
> >organizations.
>
> >Nobody is stopping corporations/organizations from sending people to
> >participate *as* individuals.
>
> >The IETF works on the basis of individuals and not companies.
> >Company C and company M send lots of folks to participate and hence
> >tend to have a bigger voice than company I.
>
> >But since the participation is by individual, the merit of issues
> >tends to rise to the top and be the basis for standards or
> >decisionmaking.
>
> I actually think the IETF is a model organization for this type of
> project. However, I don't know that the man or woman on the street
> feels likewise.
>
> I propose we try a small experiment.
>
> Have everyone on the ifwp list contact a small number of their friends
> or acquaintances and give them this short survey:
>
> -----
>
> An organization called the ICANN is being formed that is going to set
> policy for the assignment of Internet domain names, addresses, and
> protocol values. Several methods of representation have been proposed
> for this organization. Please pick which of the methods you would
> feel best represents you.
>
> * I would like to represent myself by direct participation
> * I would like to represent myself by proxy
> * I would like the organizations or companies that provide my
> Internet access to appoint someone in some official capacity to
> represent me
> * I would like the organizations or companies that provide my
> Internet access to send individuals to participate, which I feel is
> sufficient representation for me
> * Other (Propose your own representation method)
> * I don't have a preference
> * I need more information before I can make my decision
>
> -----
>
> There are no restrictions on who can participate in the survey.
> However, it's encouraged that people are surveyed who do not work in
> the computer industry.
>
> --gregbo
>
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