On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 8:40 PM, Randy Bush <randy@psg.com> wrote:

> You can choose to not listen to whomever you want but this is right
> from the RIPE webpage. This text below does not state that a
> requirement to participate is that one must "operate in the RIPE
> region".
>
>
> RIPE Community
> RIPE (Réseaux IP Européens) is a collaborative forum open to all
> parties interested in wide area IP networks in Europe and beyond.

yep. but 'casting a vote' in a region where you have no presence is
considered quite rude. only americans seem to do it, and are notorious,
causing american opinions to be discounted in general.

one would think that especially arin advisory council members would
exercise manners.

I don't disagree and that's exactly why I mostly read and almost never post on this list. Although when I was RIPE member I was still treated as if my vote was somehow less important than others.

Nonetheless it is everyone's right to voice their opinion regardless.

see you in athens?

Nope I'll be in Vancouver though. Have fun in Athens!

----Cathy