[kictanet] Nothing like free dinner

[McTim]

Walu,

You may be correct about this, but what Wamuyu et. al. need to understand is
that MOST people don't actually speak in person, many of us are happy to
participate on the mailing lists.

For example, in the ISP Constituency, Tej, Robert Yawe and I and another
Kenyan and about 10 other people let 4 people do all the talking.  This is a
completely "captured" constituency BTW.  If Kenyans wanted to take it over
completely, it would just take organization, interest and money.   It's
captured by these 3 ppl, because they are the only ones who regularly
participate, run for the GNSO seat from the ISP constituency, etc.

I've never heard of a country organising to the extent you advocate.  I'm
not saying it couldn't be done, but i am saying it shouldn't be done.  Most
of us represent ourselves, some represent our employers, some represent
their nation.

We shouldn't all represent our nation as that would pervert the intent of
the process.

I personally saw Alex take a very assertive role in the NCSG, including a
discussion with the Board, Alice continues to represent, altho you must
realise that the Board has a very grave duty in ensuring the safety of
participants.

Both Ayesha Hassan and Marilyn Cade from the Biz Con commented to me how
much they keen to have waudo and Evelyn continue to contribute going forward
(altho I wasn't at that meeting).

Michuki has been instrumental in revitalizing AfTLD, (amongst many other
accomplishments).  Vincent is on of the leaders in the African IP addressing
community, which is an ICANN process after all.

Before we invented the term Internet Governance, there was a Kenyan on the
ICANN Board.

Glass half full is (at least) is my POV.  Speaking of free dinners, I'll see
you at the Carnivore!

-- 
Cheers,

McTim
"A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route
indicates how we get there."  Jon Postel
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