[Chapter-delegates] ISOC Board next meeting -- NET NEUTRALITY

[Alan Levin]

Gene,

On 15 May 2006, at 6:08 PM, Gene Gaines wrote:
> I wish to propose an item to be discussed:  NETWORK NEUTRALITY.

I support this in terms of the article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ 
Network_neutrality

Veni asked for steps, I suggest that a position statement in support  
of this principle will be a great start. Wikipedia mentions  
"Neutrality as law:
Net neutrality has been instantiated into law in many countries,  
including the United Kingdom, South Korea, and Japan. In the United  
States, there are no laws that instantiate net neutrality as a  
telecommunications standard. Many advocates, however, have spoken  
loudly on its behalf. This, combined with worries over favoritism by  
telecoms, prompted Congress to begin hearings on the subject."

> For discussion... Perhaps organizations that take positions
> against this vision should not be permitted to be ISOC members?
> Comments?

ISOC-ZA has no organisations as members. Organisations (business and  
government) are supporters of our projects, and partners, but as  
civil society we have a policy against this, in case of private  
interest conflicting with the community.

I apologise for my lack of participation in the past few months, we  
have had some mail issues.

warm regards,

aLan
ISOC-ZA

> On Thursday, May 11, 2006, 7:07:03 AM, Franck wrote:
>
>> To all ISOC members,
>
>> The next board of Trustees from ISOC will be on the 1st July 2006 in
>> Marrakesh. You can read the previous minutes of the board and its  
>> past
>> resolutions on the ISOC web site. To submit an item to be  
>> discussed by
>> the board it must be submitted by a trustee at least 4 weeks  
>> before the
>> board. As trustees, we would like to know from you before the end  
>> of the
>> month of May, if there is any specific topic you would like us to  
>> discuss
>> at the board.
>
>> Sincerely,
>> Franck, Patrick & Veni
>
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