[sig-policy] Consensus Measurement
I have a few comments about the idea discussed in Policy SIG at APNIC37
about replacing show of hands with pressing buttons online.
Consensus Measurement
https://conference.apnic.net/data/37/community-consultation-on-consensus-measurement_1393475895.pdf
These are the points I discussed with my colleagues in JPNIC and
would be interested to hear from the Secretariat, Chair/Co-Chair and
others on this list.
* Support the motivation of encouraging more participation from remote
participants.
* On the other hand, we have some concerns as below:
- Less transparency in the process
- Consensus is not voting but pressing buttons but may encourage
misunderstanding
- Anonymous voting may allow multiple voting per person
* Suggestions:
- Ensure Chair/Co-Chair will not only make decisions based on button
pressed results but consider the contents of discussions in making
consensus decisions. (As it is today)
- Clearly explain the above, and pressing the button is not voting:
on APNIC's PDP webpage and at Policy SIG by Chair/Co-Chair
- Identity of who pressed what button must be trackable.
At least, Chair/Co-Chair and the secretariat should be able to
identify and track who pressued and expressed what opinion.
This is to reduce the risk of multiple voting by a single person,
and allow Chair/Co-Chair to clarify the intention with indivisual(s)
if necessary.
* Question:
I heard the secretariat is preparing to try this from the next meeting.
If this is true, how would this work in APNIC38:
Would the next Policy SIG totally be based on button pressing including
those at the venue?
Thanks,
Izumi/JPNIC