[NCSG-EC] Vaibhav

Tue Jun 2 21:19:54 EEST 2020

Hi,

This was not my initial interpretation of his message either, but I can see
how and why you can interpret it that way Steph.

But I'm not sure that the point you are raising should be addressed in the
context of the EC. It has ramifications into both your history as a NCSG
chair, and the "issues" with our rigid gender rules that now put you in a
situation where you are (almost) elected by default. The interpretation you
put forward is legitimate in your circumstances, but it has to be inferred,
from a rather complex situation and long-standing situation. Whats going on
with Vaibhav though is rather straightforward and can be addressed right
away.

This is what I plan to send him later today, with your agreement:

"Vaibhav,

We are writing to you regarding the post you made on the NCSG mailing list
at 11:50 EST in the "NCSG Election Clarifications" thread.

After reviewing the content of your post, we find it to be in violation of
both the NCSG Charter and the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior.

Article 1.2 d) of the NCSG Charter reads as follows:
"Behavioral expectations of all NCSG members, include without limitation:
adhering to ICANN Bylaws/Policies; supporting the bottom-up consensus
model; treating others with dignity, respect, and courtesy; listening
attentively and seeking to understand others; acting with honesty,
sincerity, and integrity."

Your recent interventions on the mailing list were generally borderline
regarding these Charter committments, and the one we referred to above
constitutes a direct violation.

We would kindly ask you to reconsider how you understand your involvement
with NCSG and withdraw the personal attacks, accusations and threats you
made in that post.

Any further post on the NCSG mailing list which would be found in violation
of the NCSG Charter could lead to your suspension from the mailing list and
a further review of your membership status by the NCSG Executive Committee.

We thank you in advance for your cooperation on this matter.

Raphaël Beauregard-Lacroix, on behalf of the NCSG Executive Committee

On Tue, Jun 2, 2020 at 1:53 PM Robin Gross via NCSG-EC <
ncsg-ec at lists.ncsg.is> wrote:

> I didn’t interpret Milton’s message as being hurtful but more of what we
> face every election - people imaging ways of using the existing ballot and
> rules to achieve various results.  It isn’t the first time we’ve had
> abstain / NOTA conversations and probably won’t be the last.
>
> Best,
> Robin
>
> On Jun 2, 2020, at 10:04 AM, Stephanie E Perrin via NCSG-EC <
> ncsg-ec at lists.ncsg.is> wrote:
>
> I just responded to James' comment, in hopes that this would douse the
> flames.  I also resent the thread of reminders about the election
> process....I trust it made it to the list.
>
> I agree that whoever this Agarwal guy is, an offlist note is required.  I
> would really appreciate it if you did it, because frankly it looks like I
> am retaliating and might serve to escalate matters.
>
> I also think Milton is out of line.  I am well aware of how much he would
> like me not to run, but to suggest to the list that they send me a message
> about how unwelcome I am, by voting abstain....well, besides being hurtful,
> I think it is a kind of electioneering that ought to be discouraged.
> Encourage people to vote for your candidate of choice, sure.
>
> I also think that encouraging me to step down so the EC can appoint the
> person they really want raises all kinds of questions about how fair the
> election process is.
>
> Just my two cents.
>
> SP
> On 2020-06-02 12:57 p.m., Raphael Beauregard-Lacroix via NCSG-EC wrote:
>
> Hi all
>
> What he said to Milton is disrespectful, and contains specific accusations
> as well as threats. I think he needs to be reminded off-list of the
> expected standards of behavior at ICANN and encouraged to withdraw what he
> said and eventually apologize. If he keeps lashing on, then to me thats a
> case of temporary suspension from the mailing list with further review on
> our side.
>
> Milton is harsh, and I also think he should exercise restraint in such
> circumstances, and it would be fair game to remind him. His point could be
> made without certain words, irrespective of their being "true" or not. But
> Vaibhav's surely went way over the line as far as standards of behavior are
> concerned, much more than Milton ever did.
>
> I know you don't like to play the cop Steph, but I do think it's required,
> unfortunately. If you don't feel like it, I can volunteer, or someone else
> can go ahead too.
>
> But let's quickly discuss first; let me know what you all think.
>
> Have a nice day,
>
>
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