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Special Board Meeting 14 April 2016
by Rinalia Abdul Rahim April 17, 2016

April 17, 2016

Dear ALAC, FYI - Agenda published for Special Board meeting on 14 April. Main agenda is discussion on October 2016 ICANN meeting venue contracting. https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/agenda-2016-04-14-en Best regards, Rinalia

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Re: [ALAC] Content regulation
by Carlton Samuels April 15, 2016

April 15, 2016

My response to the matter of the Chairman of the Board's response to the GNSO Council re ICANN's responsibility in context as guardian of the [global] public interest vs. Bruce [Tonkin's] remarks at Marrakech on same matter seems apropos here. It is extracted hereunder. ------------------------------------------------------- Seems to me he's 'walking it back' towards the safe harbour outlined by Bruce. I would frame a response on " *(v) engaging in any other related lawful activity in furtherance of items (i) through (iv)*.” In my view and in this context, arguments stemming definition of the 'global public interest' tend to instantiate sophism. We have established the causes for this business of 'coordination' claimed as mission for ICANN; it is to make the DNS space exploitable for the many uses already identified. Add to these - channeling the descriptives of the myths from elsewhere - those yet 'invisible and unknown'. In my view any matter that undercuts the security and stability tra la la - the instances i) thru iv) quoted so often - of the DNS, that is to say, erode/reduce/tax consumer/user trust in the DNS, is inimical to the [global] public interest and are, in reason and judgment, targets of 'lawful' activity to reduce/suppress/remove said instances and threats. If this does not clearly establish ICANN's duty of care - and the duty to demonstrate care in as many ways as necessary! - I cannot think what else would. -Carlton ============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 *Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* ============================= On Thu, Apr 14, 2016 at 1:36 PM, Rinalia Abdul Rahim < rinalia.abdulrahim(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Blog written by Allen Grogan - could be of interest to the ALAC on registrant > issues. > > See > https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann-is-not-the-internet-content-police > > Best regards, > > Rinalia > > _______________________________________________ > ALAC mailing list > ALAC(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac > > At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org > ALAC Working Wiki: > https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(AL… >

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Content regulation
by Rinalia Abdul Rahim April 15, 2016

April 15, 2016

Blog written by Allen Grogan - could be of interest to the ALAC on registrant issues. See https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann-is-not-the-internet-content-police Best regards, Rinalia

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The Public Interest (was: Fwd: [council] Updated [Correspondence] Steve Crocker to James Bladel re:GNSO Query on Public Interest and Exclusive Registry Access for gTLDs)
by Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond April 14, 2016

April 14, 2016

Dear all, further to discussions about the Public Interest, please be so kind to find a response from the Chair of the ICANN Board to the Chair of the GNSO concerning a query about Exclusive Registry Access for gTLD Strings Representing Generic Terms. As a reminder, when the ALAC discussed the Public Interest with the ICANN Board at the Marrakech meeting, Bruce Tonkin, Board member, responded with a vision of the Public Interest mission of ICANN that was purely technical in terms of making sure Domain Names resolved to the proper IP addresses. During the ALT meeting with the ICANN Board Chair, the ICANN Board Chair responded that this was not quite correct and provided some language that broadened the use of the term "The Public Interest" which was more aligned to the ALAC's view that all actions that ICANN took needed to take into account the Public Interest. (I'll have to read the transcripts back for the exact wording) In the attached letter, the Chair of the ICANN Board quotes Paragraph 3 of the Articles of Incorporation - so that's a very technical baseline. He then explains the current status of information collection from the ICANN research on the global public interest framework. But nothing more so far. I would like to take this up with the Public Interest working group - but would appreciate your feedback first. Kindest regards, Olivier -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: [council] Updated [Correspondence] Steve Crocker to James Bladel re:GNSO Query on Public Interest and Exclusive Registry Access for gTLDs Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2016 23:16:08 +0000 From: Glen de Saint Géry <Glen(a)icann.org> To: GNSO Council List (council(a)gnso.icann.org) <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Dear Councillors, Please find the updated correspondence Steve Crocker to James Bladel re: GNSO Query on Public Interest and Exclusive Registry Access for gTLDs. This updated version has one very minor edit in the last sentence. Apologies for the inconvenience of double posting. Thank you. Kind regards, Glen

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Fw: [CCT-Review] One We've Been Waiting For: Google Switches TLDRegistrar to .Google Domain Name
by Kan Kaili April 8, 2016

April 8, 2016

Hi, thought that you may find it interesting ... Kaili ----- Original Message ----- From: Carlos Raul Gutierrez To: Jordyn Buchanan Cc: Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez via CCT-Review Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2016 12:11 AM Subject: [CCT-Review] One We've Been Waiting For: Google Switches TLDRegistrar to .Google Domain Name Congrats Jordyn! http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160404_google_switches_tld_registrar_to_dot… One We've Been Waiting For: Google Switches TLD Registrar to .Google Domain Name If you've read my posts before you'll be well aware that as a strong advocate for .brands and the power they have to revolutionise digital marketing effectiveness, I am always eager to share some love with organisations that have taken the leap and launched their .brand TLDs. In recent months we've seen diverse and exciting examples from BMW, the Australian Football League and CERN — just to name a notable few. I have the privilege of advising some of the world's largest companies on their .brand strategy, but one recurring question I hear is "When will we see .google and how will they use it?" Google Domains permanently moved to the .brand domain name www.domains.googleLast week, a significant instalment in that answer became apparent when Google Small Business announced on Twitter and Google+ that Google Domains had permanently moved to the .brand domain name www.domains.google as its primary digital location. This relatively new business stream is Google's attempt to take on companies like GoDaddy and Web.com in providing domain names, websites and associated services to SMEs and is a slick offering that blends in a range of other Google services. It is however not the first time they've used their .google extension, but is certainly the most prominent. We know Google has registered a small number of other domains under its .brand TLD, including the humorous 'www.com.google' which was used for an April Fools' Day prank last year where the page appeared in reverse as if the visitor was 'inside' the search engine looking out at the user. Note — that feature is no longer active and users typing in that address now are redirected to the standard search homepage. Additionally, Google launched www.registry.google as its Top-Level Domain information hub several months ago, but by its nature this site is unlikely to reach many beyond our industry. Its domain name Registrar however will receive significantly higher levels of traffic given its consumer focus, particularly when availability is opened beyond the US. Other domains created but not yet resolving include 'www.nest.google', clearly referring to Alphabet subsidiary and home automation producer Nest. The search giant has made a conscious decision about its .brand TLD here; deciding to publically launch and promote www.domains.google despite also owning www.google.domains. It is a great sign of things to come with many commenters already expressing interest in the likelihood of seeing www.maps.google, www.drive.google and the like in the future. From an alternate perspective, visitors to the domain design.google will find themselves redirected to domains.google.com which is the traditional web address for Google Design. Google has ticked all the best practice boxes in the transition, with the redirection of previous domain names to new addresses and selection of a familiar, intuitive naming structure for key activities such as the Google Domains initiatives. The launch of www.domains.google indicates a strategy forming around simple, utility-based domain names under its .google TLD, which reflect pre-existing third-level structures with the .com extension 'dropped' off the end. For example, www.domains.google was previously located at domains.google.com, which now redirects. Finally, the elephant in the room with this domain transition is the search factor. With Google dictating the world of search as its most dominant player and many of the domain name industry continually looking for updates on its treatment of new TLDs, the performance of .google and Google Registry's other TLDs will be an interesting case to watch. By Tony Kirsch, Head of Professional Services at Neustar Related topics: Domain Names, Top-Level Domains, Web -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ CCT-Review mailing list CCT-Review(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/cct-review

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Fwd: ISOC - CL : IGFSA: Opportunity for funding of national and regional IGFs
by Judith Hellerstein April 5, 2016

April 5, 2016

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Re: [ALAC] Fwd: ISOC - CL : IGFSA: Opportunity for funding of national and regional IGFs
by Seun Ojedeji April 5, 2016

April 5, 2016

I understand the igfsa funds is available to all national and regional igfs irrespective of country status the form is available at the url below: https://igfsa.wufoo.com/forms/nationalregional-igf-meeting-funding-proposal/ Regards Sent from my LG G4 Kindly excuse brevity and typos On 5 Apr 2016 17:07, "Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond" <ocl(a)gih.com> wrote: Funding not possible for National IGFs in countries that are not in developing countries list. Kindest regards, Olivier On 05/04/2016 15:56, Judith Hellerstein wrote: HI Glenn, It is not ISOC that is supporting it, it is the IGF SA. ISOC is just the secretariat of the IGF SA. This is the same amount they gave last year. Perhaps if they had more donations they could provide more support. They are also supporting people and providing fellowships for people from developing countries to come to the Global IGF. Perhaps ISOC will also put their own funding behind this. I recall they did this last year. the IGF-USA event costed about 50-60,000 to put on last year Best, Judith _________________________________________________________________________ Judith Hellerstein, Founder & CEO Hellerstein & Associates 3001 Veazey Terrace NW, Washington DC 20008 Phone: (202) 362-5139 Skype ID: judithhellerstein E-mail: Judith(a)jhellerstein.com Website: www.jhellerstein.com Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/jhellerstein/ Opening Telecom & Technology Opportunities Worldwide On 4/5/2016 9:52 AM, Glenn McKnight wrote: Judith I would guess that a good IGF event costs substantial amount to organize and deliver. Since the IGF is so important and Raquel was on the panel last week at SSIG I don't understand why ISOC is providing such meager financial support G Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight . On Tue, Apr 5, 2016 at 9:21 AM, Judith Hellerstein <judith(a)jhellerstein.com> wrote: > Hi All, > > In case others have not seen this call from ISOC it relates to funding > opportunities from the IGF Support Association for funding of National and > Regional IGFs. They are giving Regional IGFs 3500 USD and National IGFs > 2000 USD. All groups who are hosting IGFs should apply. I know some in > APRALO area were seeking funding for their IGFs so here is your chance for > funding > > Best, > Judith > > _________________________________________________________________________ > Judith Hellerstein, Founder & CEO > Hellerstein & Associates > 3001 Veazey Terrace NW, Washington DC 20008 > Phone: (202) 362-5139 Skype ID: judithhellerstein > E-mail: Judith(a)jhellerstein.com Website: www.jhellerstein.com > Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/jhellerstein/ > Opening Telecom & Technology Opportunities Worldwide > > > > > -------- Forwarded Message -------- > Subject: ISOC - CL : IGFSA: Opportunity for funding of national and > regional IGFs > Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2016 11:47:03 +0000 > From: Joyce Dogniez via Internet Society <Mail(a)ConnectedCommunity.org> > <Mail(a)ConnectedCommunity.org> <Mail(a)ConnectedCommunity.org> > Reply-To: INTERNETSOCIETY-chapterleaderscommunity(a)ConnectedCommunity.org > To: judith(a)jhellerstein.com > > Hi Everyone, Please find below an announcement from Markus Kummer on a > funding opportunity for national and regional IGFs through he IGFSA. ... > -posted to the "Chapter Leaders Community" community > == Please, reply ABOVE THIS LINE == > ------------------------------ > Chapter Leaders Community > <http://connect.internetsociety.org/communities/community-home/digestviewer/…> > Post New Message > <INTERNETSOCIETY-chapterleaderscommunity(a)ConnectedCommunity.org> > IGFSA: Opportunity for funding of national and regional IGFs > <https://connect.internetsociety.org/communities/community-home/digestviewer…> > Reply to Group > <INTERNETSOCIETY_chapterleaderscommunity_130b4bc3-9416-45f9-9e86-9ba0c6bf1c21@ConnectedCommunity.org?subject=Re:%20IGFSA:%20Opportunity%20for%20funding%20of%20national%20and%20regional%20IGFs> Reply > to Sender > <http://connect.internetsociety.org/communities/all-discussions/postreply/?G…> > [image: Joyce Dogniez] > <http://connect.internetsociety.org/people/joyce-dogniez> > Apr 5, 2016 7:47 AM > Joyce Dogniez <http://connect.internetsociety.org/people/joyce-dogniez> > > Hi Everyone, > > Please find below an announcement from Markus Kummer on a funding > opportunity for national and regional IGFs through he IGFSA. > > Should you have any questions about this please contact Kyle Shulman at > Shulman(a)igfsa.org > > Thanks a lot! > > Joyce > > ---- > > Dear all, > > The IGFSA has issued an open call to apply for funding of National and Regional > IGF initiatives. Organisers of National and Regional IGF initiatives are > invited to apply, using the form below: > > igfsa.wufoo.com/forms/... > <https://igfsa.wufoo.com/forms/nationalregional-igf-meeting-funding-proposal/> > > Last year, we supported 15 National and 7 Regional and Sub-regional initiatives > with contributions ranging between USD 2000 and USD 3500. > > Contributions this year are expected to be in the same range. > > We hope that our contribution helps strengthen the National and Regional > IGF initiatives and enhance their linkages with the global IGF. > > Best regards > > Markus > ------------------------------ > dogniez(a)isoc.org > Director of Chapters > > Note: replies will be sent to the full discussion group. > ------------------------------ > *Reply to Group Online > <http://connect.internetsociety.org/communities/all-discussions/postreply/?M…>* > *View Thread > <https://connect.internetsociety.org/communities/community-home/digestviewer…>* > *Recommend > <https://connect.internetsociety.org/communities/community-home/digestviewer…>* > *Forward > <http://connect.internetsociety.org/communities/all-discussions/forwardmessa…>* > *Flag as Inappropriate > <https://connect.internetsociety.org/communities/community-home/digestviewer…>* > > > > > You are subscribed to "Chapter Leaders Community" as > judith(a)jhellerstein.com. 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