[rpd] Policy Proposal: PDP Working Group (WG) Guidelines and Procedures

[Paschal Ochang]

Lovely and impressive profile.

I am really happy seeing more women participating actively in this arena.

You are highly welcome.

On Saturday, August 29, 2020, Gaby Giner <gabyginernetwork at gmail.com> wrote:


> Hi Mike,

>

> Nice to e-meet you, and thank you for asking.

>

> While studying at Ateneo de Davao University, I came across Internet

> Governance, and I thought that it's a cool concept to explore. I have a

> background in International Public Policy, International Security,

> International Public Economy, and Public International Law, among others,

> regarding policymaking and drafting. So I see the value in hearing out

> others and crafting a well-rounded policy that does not trample on any

> stakeholders and duty-bearers but leaves room for improvement.

>

> Although I'm a woman in an admittedly male-dominated field, I still am

> very keen to learn more about it. I'm also looking for job opportunities

> that are network/Internet-related. I was actually supposed to go to

> AFRINIC/ICANN but wasn't able to do so because of COVID-19. Hence, I'd like

> to join the mailing list prior to joining the actual event next time.

> Although I'm a beginner, I'd still want to contribute to a better Internet.

> Despite my educational background, I know that praxis is an even better

> teacher which is the reason why I am here talking to you.

>

> That's by and large my background. As I'm a newbie, could you also briefly

> introduce yourself? I've heard about you, vaguely, but I am interested in

> knowing who the people I would potentially be discussing policies with.

> Again, I am grateful that you have approached me - a newcomer with

> questions. Hope that we can meet in person at the meeting someday.

>

> Sincerely, Gabrielle.

>

>

> On Sat, Aug 29, 2020 at 9:20 PM Mike Silber <silber.mike at gmail.com> wrote:

>

>> Hi Gabrielle

>>

>> Would you mind introducing yourself and explaining your involvement in

>> network operations?

>>

>> I am unable to identify a public profile that aligns with your

>> involvement in the PDP. I think clarity on your identity will add credence

>> to your opposition (or not).

>>

>> Thanks

>>

>> Mike

>>

>> On Sat, 29 Aug 2020 at 12:07, Gaby Giner <gabyginernetwork at gmail.com>

>> wrote:

>>

>>> Hello, all.

>>>

>>> I am against this policy because I think it adds unnecessary complexity

>>> to what should be a relatively simple low-overhead process. It does so in a

>>> way that will result in confusion, disagreement, and fractious behavior in

>>> the community.

>>>

>>> Besides, proposing to pick the next co-chairs on the mailing list based

>>> on consensus instead of actual elections at the policy meeting is

>>> unnecessary, unfair, and has less transparency than the actual election

>>> process that has no flaw in it.

>>>

>>> Sincerely, Gabrielle.

>>>

>>>

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-- 
Kind regards,

Paschal.
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