[discuss] Should the 1net discussion be split into two (or more) lists?

Mon Jan 20 23:49:23 UTC 2014

+1 Peter

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> On Jan 21, 2014, at 11:44 AM, "Peter H. Hellmonds" <peter.hellmonds at hellmonds.eu> wrote:
> 
> George,
> 
> thank you for your suggestion as obvious we have a lot of traffic on
> this list. It reminds me of good old Usent newsgroups during heated times.
> 
> However, IMHO this idea of splitting the list may not be such a good
> idea after all.
> 
> We could end up dividing discussions between representation and
> technical issues, which may be intended by the way you describe the
> setup. But this could also mean that one group decides to not get
> involved to even see the arguments presented in the other sub-list.
> However, I do see benefit for all to listen to both groups of arguments.
> And if some topic would be relevant to both sub-lists, we might end up
> with twice the mails if people on both sub-lists would decide to
> cross-post, as has happened with other external lists.
> 
> Keeping the amount of traffic as high as it is right now might
> discourage some from following the discussions on this list, but Avri
> has pointed out a possible solution, i.e. that one could simply use a
> filter to throw certain messages into a bit-bucket (e.g. folder:
> discuss-read-later) based on some keywords.
> 
> May I further suggest that we all do *not* simply hit the "Reply to all
> plus list" button without consideration, but make sure to put in a
> marker into the beginning of the subject line that reflects the topic
> area, e.g. "MS REP: how to chose reps from various multi-stakeholder
> groups" and "IG TECH: IPv6 and privacy considerations". If we would have
> some discipline and guidance from a list care-taker (to avoid the term
> moderator), we might get along just fine. (ok, agreed, that is a big
> *IF* :-) )
> 
> Just my 2 cents. (I'll happily go along if the majority decides to split.)
> 
> -- Peter
> 
>> On 19/01/2014 16:07, George Sadowsky wrote:
>> [...]
>> So I propose considering
>> to split this list into two lists:
>> 
>> *_1net-representation_* will be devoted to issues of representation that
>> concern us.  It should be oriented toward the makeup of 1net and other
>> groups that claim to focus on Internet governance issues.  
> [...]
>> *_1-net solutions_* will be devoted to the issues in Internet governance
>> that concern us.  It should be oriented to problem statements,
>> descriptions of possible solutions, technical assessments, and
>> implications of proposed modifications in the structure and distribution
>> of responsibilities within the Internet administrative and technical
>> ecosystem.  
> [...]
> 
> 
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