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

[Adam Peake]

Robert,

Good luck -- and you're still part of an ALS, right?

If there are issues you think ALAC should hear about and consider, tell us.

See you in Egypt...

Adam



>A review of my engagement of late has made me realize that due to work
>commitments 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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