The traffic on the mailing lists of the General Assembly of the DNSO often more resembles the slurred chatter of a local pub just after last call. There are times however when someone manages to bring some sobriety back to the table by bringing their thoughtfulness and insight to bear. This thread, concerning the work of the Names Council Transfer Task force (obDisclaimer - of which I am a member), possibly represents the most substantive exchange on the dynamics of ICANN policy development. I urge you to pay particular attention to what these people are saying - they are each right.
Hearing from each these individuals (or any other interested and experienced parties) concerning the substance of the current policy proposals in front of the Task Force would be especially useful at this point. The GA does have a strong role to play - it needs to start doing so.
"I value my garden more for being full of blackbirds than of cherries, and very frankly give them fruit for their songs."
- Joseph Addison, 'The Spectator'