[Evolintgov2014] Draft: Main session template-Evolution of Internet Governance Ecosystem_Role of the IGF - Reaction to NETmundial + CSTD + WSIS, ITU, other fora and Strengthening IGF

[Marilyn Cade]

Thanks, Markus. I guess that is how I see the role of all moderators. Facilitating not editorializing. 

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> On Aug 12, 2014, at 1:56, "Markus Kummer" <kummer at isoc.org> wrote:
> 
> Indeed, I am in a somewhat awkward position: I had argued against
> conflating the roles of facilitators and moderators and ended up,
> reluctantly, doing precisely that, i.e. assuming both roles. But I can
> claim mitigating circumstances: this was the result of a lengthy
> discussion on the NN list and it seemed that I was the lowest common
> denominator. Also, we are structuring our discussion in a way that limits
> the role of the moderator to a ³master of ceremony² who introduces the
> discussion leaders and keeps the time, but does not engage in substantive
> discussions.
> 
> Markus
> 
> 
> 
>> On 12/08/14 07:20, "Marilyn Cade" <marilynscade at hotmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I believe some organizers  are moderating in some instances, Bill. But w
>> just recently published write ups from Anriette and materials from the
>> IANA transition session, and Markus's session re NN, easy to see.
>> 
>> Back to the Evol IG session, As I noted, we are winnowing down the list
>> of names. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Aug 12, 2014, at 1:13, "William Drake" <wjdrake at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi
>>> 
>>>> On Aug 11, 2014, at 1:58 AM, Jeanette Hofmann <jeanette at wzb.eu> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hi,
>>>> 
>>>> thank you for sharing your latest draft with this list, Subi and
>>>> Marilyn.
>>>> 
>>>> In its current form this setup is not workable yet, imho. The first
>>>> part has too many panelists and too many themes. I would suggest
>>>> reducing the number of themes to two or three for a 90 min session.
>>>> 
>>>> The number of big names for this whole session seems overpowering to
>>>> me. I don't see how a discussion between the panelists and the audience
>>>> can be facilitated by moderators. If only third of these panelists
>>>> decide to ignore the time restriction, the session will turn into a
>>>> long and boring monologue. (I have had this problem more than once
>>>> while moderating main sessions with important peopleŠ)
>>>> 
>>>> And finally, I seem to remember that Bill Drake proposed Samantha
>>>> Dickinson and me as co-moderators. In the current draft, Samantha has
>>>> got the role of a remote moderator while the co-organizers of this main
>>>> session have included themselves as moderators. I find this a bit
>>>> awkward and would prefer if the co-organizers would refrain from using
>>>> their role to promote themselves for such tasks.
>>>> 
>>>> I hope this doesn't come across as aggressive or impolite, this is
>>>> really not my intention. However, at this late point in time I feel I
>>>> have to be direct in my feedback.
>>> 
>>> Leaving aside the two dozen panelists issue, I have to admit I was a
>>> little surprised by the second, given Markus¹ comments about past
>>> practices, the ensuing discussion, and Janis¹ suggested formulation of a
>>> solution:
>>> 
>>>> On Aug 9, 2014, at 5:09 PM, karklinsj at gmail.com wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> In February we discussed that the MAG members should exercise
>>>> self-restraint in proposing workshops and participating in the
>>>> sessions. This understanding should not be interpreted as a blanket ban
>>>> but rather invitation. If all other options turn to be unfeasible the
>>>> MAG members may be called for a rescue.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Is the contention here that all other options turned out to infeasible?
>>> There was no public discussion about the moderators that came to this
>>> conclusion, and it¹s not entirely obvious why one would need two
>>> moderators per panel, even if the panel has a dozen people (yikes!).
>>> 
>>> It¹d be helpful to know: are the facilitators of any of the other main
>>> sessions also serving as their moderators?
>>> 
>>> Thanks
>>> 
>>> Bill
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