[ALAC] Parting words - So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish

[Alan Greenberg]

I cannot be bothered to check if our rules actually require this 
nomination to be seconded, but just in case they do, I provide a very 
willing second.  Alan

At 28/01/2009 10:53 AM, Adam Peake wrote:
>One of the roles Robert undertook for ALAC was as liaison to the 
>Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC).
>
>We now need to fill this liaison position.  I propose Patrick Vande 
>Walle take over the position until such time as we can hold an 
>election.  Patrick has the necessary skills (as it's an expert 
>committee SSAC chair has asked to have a right of refusal on the 
>liaison appointment) and has shown interest in volunteering.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Adam
>
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>At 9:14 AM -0500 1/14/09, Robert Guerra wrote:
>>A review of my engagement of late  has made me realize that due to work
>>committments it will be challenge for me to focus the time, attention and
>>energy required to actively participate in discussions on the ALAC. As such,
>>I would like to put forward my notice of resignation as the North American
>>RALO rep on the ALAC.
>>
>>While a short notice might be the most preferred option, I thought it
>>appropiate to share my reasons with all of you so you can understand the
>>context as well as the reasons behind my departure.
>>
>>The fact that issues related to freedom of expression, censorship and
>>bottom-up user engagement are being ignored at both regional and global
>>levels at both ALAC and ICANN is  greatly disappointing. This disspointment
>>- and great fustration at times -   has made led  me to shift my activity
>>from an active role to a more passive one. While active at the physical
>>meetings, my engagement of late in the conference calls has been minimal and
>>quite passive.
>>
>>My silience on the lists has led some to believe that I'm not engaged at
>>all. Well, I would beg to differ as  my full-time position does focus on
>>issues of user engagement, internet freedom and internet governance.
>>Engagement is many different thing to different people. But, one thing is
>>clear, my  change in level of engagement, divergent views and different
>>style  has lead to an ongoing private agenda by some to attempt to force me
>>out . Since the Cairo meeting, efforts have entensified. The choice of words
>>in private email exchanges,  have been surprising.
>>
>>So, I prefer to recognize that there is a significant difference of opinion
>>and pass on the opportunity to others .There are far too many other issues
>>of importance that the group should - and must - focus on.
>>
>>I wish you all luck, success - and that we can stay in touch.
>>
>>
>>Yours sincerely,
>>
>>Robert Guerra
>>Managing Director, Privaterra
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