> The WTO negotiation process shows just how difficult *serious* > international negotiations can be, but also how successful they can > be. Internet governance has yet to reach the level of > "seriousness" on the international stage which it will. Even I'll > admit that's a good thing ;-). The WTO style of closeted negotiations which are then presented to the 'membership' (in the form of fast-track a trade 'treaty' which cannot be amended by legislation) as a take-it-or- leave-it deal, represents exactly what ICANN has to avoid. The level of seriousness is fine; its too bad the light of day makes it so difficult to achieve. kerry
