Re: [gnso-policyimpl-wg] Input requested - Policy & Implementation Working Definitions

[Olivier Kouami <olivierkouami@xxxxxxxxx>]

+1@Michael.
Cheers !
-Olevie-


2014/1/23, Michael graham <gnosisiplaw@xxxxxxxxx>:
>
> Avri:
>
> Your input will be quite helpful.  I understand your concern, but do want to
> emphasize that the terms we selected for definition were those we believe
> essential to understand in specific, limited ways so that the broader
> discussion of the working group has a starting point.  Hence our emphasis on
> these being " working definitions" which will be refined in the larger
> process.  I would be especially interested, then, in your identification of
> terms or definitions you believe would threaten the discussion or
> conclusions of the working group and any revisions you can suggest.
>
> Michael R Graham
> Sent from my mobile phone.
>
>> On Jan 23, 2014, at 11:52 AM, Avri Doria <avri@xxxxxxx> wrote:
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>>> On 22-Jan-14 17:06, Michael Graham wrote:
>>> Finally, at the risk of repeating myself and the introduction to the
>>> definitions, I want to repeat that the definition sub-team’s goal is to
>>> arrive at definitions for specific terms which enables the Work Group to
>>> discuss the matters before it without debating the meaning or
>>> significance of those terms.  By doing so, we hope the Working Group’s
>>> deliberations will be able to focus on fulfilling the Charter requests
>>> and produce the deliverables requested, among which we anticipate will
>>> be further elucidations of and discussions concerning these terms and
>>> their significance to Policy and Implementation.
>>
>> I guess I do not understand how we do this.
>>
>> By picking a certain definition we are making certain solution more
>> acceptable than others.
>>
>> Deciding on a definition presages the solution.  And if the definition
>> does not fit we will need to add adjectives before the defined words or
>> use substitute language to actually have an open conversation order.
>>
>> But, I will work on my view of the definitions to send by the deadline,
>> because we can move the conversation into the definition if that is what
>> the groups has decided is the best way to proceed.  I missed the first few
>> weeks of this group due to other obligations, so am forced to accept to
>> the process by which we seem to moving.
>>
>> avri
>>
>> ps. my degrees are in Philosophy where we leanr that once the definition
>> is set, the conversation is mostly over.
>
>


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