This discussion illustrates how arbitrary an attempt to populate a board
through designation of defined constituencies must be, not to mention how
ridiculously complicated such mechanisms end up. And, there is no way to
empirically weigh the relative fairness of the results of such systems.
Why not apply the KISS principle? Let nature dynamically allocate the
seats among interests and philosophies by a proportionate representation
system such as Single Transferable Vote (STAVE). It is proven to work.
It reflects the divisions on whatever are the current issues at the time of
each election. And, it does not unfairly favor or disadvantage any
particular interest or position.
"Bret A. Fausett" wrote:
> Kent Crispin wrote:
> >A private attorney who didn't want to spend the money to be, or
> >didn't feel they fit, in one of the other constituencies -- eg, a
> >trademark attorney that didn't want to be part of the TM
> >constituency. Concretely, maybe Bret Fausett.
>
> Actually, I think the "trademark lawyers who don't want to be a
> part of the trademark constituency" should be their own constituency.
> I suggest that the new allocation on the Names Council be as follows:
>
> 1. Registries - 3
> 2. Registrars - 3
> 3. Infrastructure and connectivity providers - 3
> 4. Business and other organizations -3
> 5. Organizations primarily concerned with
> the interests of trademark owners - 3
> 6. Trademark lawyers who don't want to be
> a part of the trademark constituency - 3
> 7. At Large - 3
>
> This puts this noble new category on the same footing as
> the Registries. The previous 6 registry reps was just too many.
>
> -- Bret
>
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