On 8 Oct 2007, at 18:44, Jim Reid wrote:
However I am very disappointed that you seem to be saying I should just shut up and not be entitled to voice my opinions because they happen to disagree with yours. Or that a board member, even when speaking in a personal capacity, cannot contribute to a WG's discussions or policy-making proposals.
It's hard to differentiate between Jim wearing his jewel encrusted NCC board crown and Jim wearing his tasteful Lochcarron beret tam - can you really offer a truly impartial viewpoint on a matter which has caused you both personal and professional angst, and in which you have an NCC board interest ? While I realise you are making valid points, I genuinely think you're damaging your professional integrity by pushing this argument which has a waft of sour grapes to it. I'm truly surprised that your board colleagues allow this to continue unchecked - you hurt them and yourself.
There's a valid debate to be had on this subject and its wider implications. This WG would be remiss if it did not allow a reasoned, open exchange of views from all sides. I hope we can at least agree on that. :-)
Reasoned debate is welcome, but difficult to conduct when dominated by the extreme views of one individual. This DNSMON/ENUM proposal is well supported, and looks likely to be approved. While the discussion surrounding it might look like a good conduit for you to air your viewpoints, you can't effect the change you desire unless you bring forward your own proposal. These rounds of ceaseless rhetoric are a waste of time because they do not relate to the proposal at hand. Bring *your* proposal, and then we can have *your* discussion With best regards, Andy Davidson