[governance] Re: Warning over Net address limits

[David Goldstein]

The issue is there are people on this list, and others, who would like to participate who feel intimidated by much of the language here. Yes, it's all about context, and obviously we read Stephane's words somewhat differently. A problem with email.

So how about not appear to be shouting down someone who wants to get involved? And your mention of "many Africans", well, it depends I guess on what you call many. And it's not just Africans of course. It's about anyone who wants to get involved and currently feels intimidated. I know there are a few at least on this list in this situation. And it's not an issue unique to this list.

Cheers
David


----- Original Message ----
From: McTim <dogwallah at gmail.com>
To: governance at lists.cpsr.org; David Goldstein <goldstein_david at yahoo.com.au>
Cc: Nyangkwe Agien Aaron <nyangkweagien at gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, 2 November, 2007 7:14:55 AM
Subject: Re: [governance] Re: Warning over Net address limits

On 10/31/07, David Goldstein <goldstein_david at yahoo.com.au> wrote:
> Stephane,
>
> Your language is frankly rude.

I thought there was a touch of humor in it. We have been talking about
IPv4 runout for many years.


>Language such as this does nothing to encourage people to have a
voice in internet governance other than current interested players. If
you want to keep internet goverance in the hands of the first world
with a voice and great telecommunications, fine.

Why is one connected to the other?  There are many Africans actively
involved in these (IPv4 exhaustion/transition to IPv6) discussions.

>But unless encouragement is given to a multitude of voices, then you
might as well go live on the moon yourself.

I don't think we should encourage the uses of the term "armageddon"
regarding this topic.

-- 
Cheers,

McTim
$ whois -h whois.afrinic.net mctim






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