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

[Mike Silber]

Thank you Gabrielle

I do appreciate you taking the time to introduce yourself.

I do however find it rather strange that you oppose the policy on the basis
of “unnecessary complexity”, yet by your own admission you have absolutely
no operational or compliance expertise. That makes me wonder if you are
being encouraged to express that view, rather than deriving your opinion
from your own experience.

Unlike you - I do have various on-line profiles which you can easily
access. But let me make it easier - a South African lawyer
(non-practicing), group regulatory head for a pan-African data provider,
AfriNIC appointee to the ASO AC, and current and former member of several
national and international non-profit boards in the data, Internet and
connectivity ecosystem.

Pleased to make your acquaintance.

Mike

On Sat, 29 Aug 2020 at 17:30, 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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>>

>>

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