Dear friends The list of 106 possible 'aspects of IC caringness' appears daunting, but I am familiar with iterative techniques that reduce the complexity, and highlight priorities within such a list. No doubt others have similar experience ... To commence a process, I am content with the following seven aspects. 3 Group to discuss criteria for getting in a "consensus decision perimeter " eg IC ( 2004) 8 maintain a space for exchange on practices between convergence assemblies organizers. e.g. The Asian Discussion Forum addresses this need 9 sustain & design websites to give views and infos such as openfsm.net ( from 2008). Facebook pages and Wordpress blogs are also being used, but pose collective memory challenges 20 sustain working group for systematization of solidarity economy around an sf event. In preparation for the era when wsf can expand beyond post- globalisation, anti- corporate campaigns 34 ad hoc groups to tackle legitimately tricky issues (presence of head of state, compatibility of some organizations ideology with wsf charter) 40 group to organize shared communication by alternative media 50 stimulate and organize debates on key contentious issues mapped in order to accelerate debate There are four aspects among the 106 that do not sit comfortably with my view of a caring body; mostly due to my ignorance that can be resolved in discussion with likeminded others. 6 comcom seminar in florence 2007. No reference provided, and I don't understand Florence's significance 12 develop trans-event communication between organizers and participants to stay connected. I feel this is an Event Organiser task; if necessary, a responsibility can be placed on event organisers to follow-up with IC, say 3 months after collating final report 16 group on balancing in a wsf event; organizing overall openspace services and thematic space initiatives. I feel this is an Event Organiser task; if necessary, a responsibility can be placed on event organisers to liaise with IC at key preparation milestones 84 group to assess the option of collective participation vs indiviudal participation. This discussion is occuring elsewhere within civil society too, and may arrive at similar/different assessments. I support collective participation, but would like to hear the individual participation argument. I wish to convey sustenance to the G2 workgroup for your capacity to keep nourishing this project. In solidarity chris