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<p><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">Hello all. As part of
NARALO, I attended the ARIN mtg in New Orleans and became aware
of the policy re: community networks. I don't have all the
details others can contribute. But I have been involved on the
policy side with community networks in Canada for 20 years, so
can provide a small slice of context from here.<br>
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<p><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><font face="Times New
Roman, Times, serif">I totally agree that community networks
see a lot of value in being recognized in ARIN policy. The few
are doing well, others struggle to exist. But they have been
and in some areas are still an important part of the Internet
access landscape. </font></font><font face="Times New Roman,
Times, serif"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">It is
difficult, as it is, to even locate these scattered entities.
Deleting language the recognizes their existence would be a
shame. <br>
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<p><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><font face="Times New
Roman, Times, serif">The 100% volunteer driven requirement is
not realistic. I don't know what it should be. Even 70%
volunteer driven might not bring in much more activity in the
short term but it would be a recognition that the non-profit/cooperative
model is a viable option for communities trying to manage
their own access issues.<br>
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<p><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><font face="Times New
Roman, Times, serif">Marita Moll</font></font></p>
<p><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><font face="Times New
Roman, Times, serif">Telecommunities Canada (loose coalition
of community networks in Canada)<br>
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