RE: [registrars] Original Budget Committee Volunteers

[Rob Hall <rob@momentous.ca>]

At 01:03 PM 4/18/2001 -0400, Ross Wm. Rader wrote:
>] Original Budget Committee Volunteers
> >
> >
> > Thank you Rob for that reminder.
> >
> > As I recall, we wanted to have representatives of small and large
> > registrars.  This would argue for one of the larger registrars to be
> > nominated to replace Bulk Register.  I don't believe that we
> > should exclude
> > any registrar from being nominated.  Various companies are involved in
> > several constituencies and have always been.  We simply need to know that
> > whoever is nominated will represent the interests of the registrar
> > constituency.
>
>Elana: The issue here is not multi-constituency activity, but a lack
>thereof. The new registries do not have a seat at the DNSO table yet, and it
>would be highly inappropriate for them to assume a spot within this
>constituency to represent themselves in the absence of appropriate venue
>elsewhere. I shy from casting aspersions, but we are talking about human
>nature and capital interests here.

It is also important to note that the NEW registries already have a seat on 
the budget committee (in fact, 3 seats, just as we do).


>Group: On a slightly different note, I am also to assume from earlier
>statements on the list that Tucows equity in Afilias would preclude us from
>participating in this committee? If not, I would be pleased to put forward
>Tim Denton from our organization to represent the large registrars at the
>budget table. Other than our small stake in Afilias, we hold no interests in
>other registries, sit on any registry boards of directors etc. Tim is also
>looking for extra stuff to do right now ;)

I have known Tim for several years, and I personally think he would be a 
good fit here.

The other person that might be appropriate is Ken should he decide he has 
some free time.  We need a strong voice, as I seem to get overun by other 
interests and constituencies on calls and during meetings.  We are, quite 
frankly, largely being discounted and ignored.

Rob.


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