Still looking for tools
In the ICANN context, it seems to me that we could benefit in many ways by having between-meeting discussions, asynchronously, using visual tools that incorporate text.
We might be able to come to decisions — something that is almost impossible to do in an email stream.
We might be able to continue communicating, rather than letting things sit for three months while we gather our strength for the next eight-day meeting.
We might be able to get quick input from people other than those who are able physically to attend meetings.
And, finally, we might make more visible ICANN's policy processes — something that is needed.
I received a few email messages after my last post about this subject, but I'm looking for more. Send word if you've worked with an online application that seems to facilitate this kind of work and is easy to use. And is free (or inexpensive).