Re: [gnso-vi-feb10] First Draft Preliminary Report

[Antony Van Couvering <avc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I am having a very hard time filling out the new poll (for the reasons have 
given).   Furthermore, I am struck by the presumptions of the poll.  

Most of the questions presume a restriction on competition and from there carve 
out either broader or smaller exemptions.    This in spite of the fact that the 
majority of respondents favored the free-trade model, which presumes the 
opposite.  

As we know, results of polls largely depend on the questions asked.  

I must disagree with Kathy in wanting to include the results of this poll in 
any executive summary, because of the inherent skewing.

Antony



On Jun 14, 2010, at 12:35 PM, Kathy Kleiman wrote:

> Margie and All,
> Tx for a first draft of the Preliminary Report. Appreciate it in such a busy 
> time!
>  
> Following up on my comments on the slides, I think the Proposal-Matrix should 
> be included in WG Report in a prominent way – reflected in both the Executive 
> Summary and having its own section of the Report. The Proposal-Matrix is a 
> snapshot of work to date – of the many proposals submitted, of the effort 
> spent on each one, and of the compromises which followed.
>  
> As Mikey’s new doodle shows, it contains key elements of agreement/key atoms 
> of discussion and review. It is a compilation and a “reader’s guide” to our 
> work.
>  
> Thus, I would recommend that the Proposal-Matrix be part of both the 
> Executive Summary and have its own section of the Report:
> -          Executive Summary could explain the proposal submission process, 
> the enthusiastic responses, the Proposal-Matrix as a compilation, and provide 
> a direct reference to the Proposal-Matrix in the Appendix and online.
> -          Report Section: I think we also should create a separate section 
> of the report presenting the Proposal-Matrix, and explaining each of its 
> elements (the ones along the horizontal edge). Those reading may not be as 
> familiar with the acronyms, or underlying concepts as we are.  One or two 
> sentences per Matrix column should be sufficient to explain the concepts.
> -          Note: I like the way Mikey has prepared the matrix with 
> new/current proposals on top, and older proposals below (our evolution!)
>  
> That’s the thought.
> Best,
>  
>  
>  
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> From: owner-gnso-vi-feb10@xxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-gnso-vi-feb10@xxxxxxxxx] On 
> Behalf Of Margie Milam
> Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 6:04 PM
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> Subject: [gnso-vi-feb10] First Draft Preliminary Report
> Importance: High
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> Dear All,
>  
> As discussed on today’s call, please find attached for your review a very 
> rough first draft of the Preliminary Report for the VI Working Group.    
> Please note that the content largely covers background information and 
> documents related to the PDP, but needs substantial revision to describe the 
> substantive proposals and support levels associated with them.  
>  
> Specifically, more content is needed for the following sections:  1. 
> Executive Summary,  4. Substantive Proposals with Initial Levels of Support 
> within the VI Working Group, and 5. Conclusions and Next Steps.  
>  
>  
>  Best Regards,
>  
> Margie
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> Margie Milam
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