Re: "Free" WiFi in Delhi

Udhay: that is correct. As far as I am concerned, that limit has already
been crossed. I don't need to defend myself, and I won't. I have enough to
deal with as it is, without random unsubstantiated allegations being
consistently hurled at me, and my integrity being questioned. I will
address a few points made, though:

1. On the post: On the point about my writing that post on what the model
should be: it was written before I was asked to become a part of the task
force. The discussions on the task force are many levels deeper, and there
is nothing for me to write until a decision is taken. I've also asked my
team at medianama to write independently, should they choose to, and they
have the freedom to criticise me or the committee's decisions. That's how
we operate at medianama.
2. On political affiliations: I'm not affiliated with the AAP, and I prefer
not to associate myself with any political party or entity because I value
the freedom I have to comment and criticise, without any affiliation. I'm
open to any government that asks me to help formulate better policy, and
I'll do my best.
3. On savetheinternet.in: Some of those here might not agree with what
we're doing with savetheinternet.in, and that is fine. We're doing what we
can because of a point of view that we have. We've created an abridged
version of the TRAI paper, put up FAQs, answered questions, participated in
debates. We've educated people, and created tools for participation. You
may disagree with the methods, the stand we've taken, who has been a part
of it and who hasn't, but don't get personal or hurl random accusations
without substantiation. If you're looking to find a conspiracy theory in
everything everyone does, you will find one, but it will remain just a
conspiracy theory when it comes to whatever I do, because there is no
ulterior motive.

I'm happy to learn from the discussions here, but I'm no longer interested
in adding to the discussions, and am going back into lurker mode, which I
have been in for many years. If there are any more accusations and personal
attacks, then I'm out. Some on this list can hurl all the weird accusations
they want. I'd prefer to spend my energy moving forward and getting things
done, rather than keep defending and clarifying unsubstantiated (and
unsubstantiable) accusations.

Sarbajit,
in case you have any questions regarding the committee, its members, its
appointment or its functioning, please take it up with the government when
you attend the Dept of IT meetings. I joined because they asked me to join.

On Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 6:55 AM, Udhay Shankar N <[email protected]> wrote:

> On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 10:56 PM, sarbajit roy <[email protected]
> > wrote:
>
> BTW, if this is the monopolistic model AAP proposes to accept, and
>> since I can't find anything different from Nikhil Pahwa in Medianama
>> subsequent to this article,  I wonder how ethical it is a) for GoNCTD
>> to hold consultations? b) for Nikhil to be a part of the task force ?
>>
>> The silence is deafening.
>>
>
> ​Although I cannot speak for the people you are attempting to browbeat, I
> would suspect it is because of your hectoring and accusatory tone that
> you're being lumped into the 'random troll' bucket and being ignored.​
>
> ​As Suresh said earlier, this is in the "have you stopped beating your
> wife?" category of question.​
>
> ​I would also point out that you're skating quite close to the limits of
> what is an acceptable​ mode of interaction on this list. A word to the wise.
>
> Udhay, wearing the admin hat.
>
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