question to the candiates

[Ayden Férdeline]

Hi Arsène,

I responded to this question yesterday. You can [see my response here](https://listserv.syr.edu/scripts/wa.exe?A2=NCSG-DISCUSS;c3f13a9a.1708).

Best wishes,

Ayden Férdeline
[linkedin.com/in/ferdeline](http://www.linkedin.com/in/ferdeline)

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: question to the candiates
> Local Time: 26 August 2017 1:43 PM
> UTC Time: 26 August 2017 12:43
> From: arsenebaguma at gmail.com
> To: Ayden Férdeline <icann at ferdeline.com>
> NCSG-DISCUSS at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
>
> Ayden,
>
> I was expecting you to now answer to Niels question. I hope you will be able to. I welcome a healthy discussion on this.
>
> Regards,
> Arsene
>
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> Arsène Tungali,
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> Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo
>
> Sent from my iPhone (excuse typos)
>
>> On Aug 26, 2017, at 1:06 PM, Ayden Férdeline <icann at FERDELINE.COM> wrote:
>>
>> I don"t think Niels was asking us to engage in negative campaigning. As he acknowledged, it seems our positions have converged, so where do they differ?
>>
>> I think that"s a very valid question. I think most of us are sufficiently self-aware to be able to know where our positions differ from those of most of our colleagues.
>>
>> As James mentioned, "there should be healthy competition amongst candidates on what skills, abilities and indeed bandwidth they bring to the table". I share that view.
>>
>> The role of a GNSO Councillor is like a three-legged stool; one must have the right positions on the issues, the right character, and competence. If one of these legs is missing, it doesn"t matter how strong the other two are — the entire structure could collapse.
>>
>> As a voter, you have the right to know what qualifies me for this office — but you also have the right to know what may make me, or the other candidates, unsuitable.
>>
>> Best wishes, Ayden Férdeline
>>
>>
>>
>>> -------- Original Message --------
>>> Subject: Re: question to the candiates
>>> Local Time: 26 August 2017 3:41 AM
>>> UTC Time: 26 August 2017 02:41
>>> From: milton at GATECH.EDU
>>> To: NCSG-DISCUSS at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
>>>
>>> Hehehe. The invitation to engage in negative campaigning has been made ;-) Have at it! I"ve got popcorn....
>>>
>>> > -----Original Message-----
>>> >
>>> > Hi all,
>>> >
>>> > I was indeed asking what makes you stand out, or as Martin put it: what
>>> > makes you different from other councilors.
>>> >
>>> > We will need to choose, so perhaps can you help us make it a bit easier by
>>> > helping us understand what the difference is among you.
>>> >
>>> > Best,
>>> >
>>> > Niels
>>
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