[address-policy-wg] 2013-03 New Draft Document and Impact Analysis Published (No Need - Post-Depletion Reality Adjustment and Cleanup)

On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 8:40 PM, Randy Bush <randy at 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
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