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

[Fatimata Seye Sylla]

Robert,

I will miss your kind support within ALAC.  I wish you the best in your
activities.
Thank you and please stay in touch.
Fatimata



>
> Robert Guerra wrote, On 14/1/09 16:34:
> > 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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Fatimata Seye Sylla
Presidente Bokk Jang Bokk Jeff
Coordonnatrice ACSIS - Senegal
BP : 22336 Dakar Senegal
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