Public Comment on Red Cross national names
The PC at https://community.icann.org/x/GoRHBQ is addressing a set of recommendations to protect at the second level the names of the various national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies. I was an active member of the original Red Cross name PDP. The national names were not protected at that time for a number of reasons, largely technicalities. This PDP modification process was convened to attempt to correct the process. I also joined the reconvened WG, but stopped attending after three meetings, largely due to the slowness of the deliberations, but I did keep an eye on the mailing list. The bottom line is that the reconvened PDP is recommending that the country names be protected. In reality, I do not believe that this issue is really substantive in that fraudulent activity can still occur using minor modification of the names. But I believe that we should support it because it is significant example of ICANN addressing an issue with global public interest implications. In particular, one of the arguments against reserving these names in the past has been that by doing so, we are impacting freedom of speech - specifically not allowing other parties to use these names. Since these names are in fact protected by law in each jurisdiction, I personally believe that this argument has little merit. I am reproducing the statement below for your convenience. Alan ======== The ALAC appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Initial Report on the Protections for Certain Red Cross Names in all gTLDs Policy Amendment Process. The ALAC has always taken the position that as a humanitarian organization, and one that has been regularly the target of those seeking to fraudulently attract donations, the Red Cross should be afforded the courtesy of having its various identifiers protected at the second level in gTLD domain names. The current process recommends additional protection in this area and the recommendations are supported by the ALAC.
Thank you Alan; I support this statement. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tijani BEN JEMAA Executive Director Mediterranean Federation of Internet Associations (FMAI) Phone: +216 98 330 114 +216 52 385 114 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Le 18 juil. 2018 à 03:37, Alan Greenberg <alan.greenberg@mcgill.ca> a écrit :
The PC at https://community.icann.org/x/GoRHBQ <https://community.icann.org/x/GoRHBQ> is addressing a set of recommendations to protect at the second level the names of the various national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies.
I was an active member of the original Red Cross name PDP. The national names were not protected at that time for a number of reasons, largely technicalities. This PDP modification process was convened to attempt to correct the process. I also joined the reconvened WG, but stopped attending after three meetings, largely due to the slowness of the deliberations, but I did keep an eye on the mailing list.
The bottom line is that the reconvened PDP is recommending that the country names be protected.
In reality, I do not believe that this issue is really substantive in that fraudulent activity can still occur using minor modification of the names. But I believe that we should support it because it is significant example of ICANN addressing an issue with global public interest implications. In particular, one of the arguments against reserving these names in the past has been that by doing so, we are impacting freedom of speech - specifically not allowing other parties to use these names. Since these names are in fact protected by law in each jurisdiction, I personally believe that this argument has little merit.
I am reproducing the statement below for your convenience.
Alan
========
The ALAC appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Initial Report on the Protections for Certain Red Cross Names in all gTLDs Policy Amendment Process.
The ALAC has always taken the position that as a humanitarian organization, and one that has been regularly the target of those seeking to fraudulently attract donations, the Red Cross should be afforded the courtesy of having its various identifiers protected at the second level in gTLD domain names.
The current process recommends additional protection in this area and the recommendations are supported by the ALAC.
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thanks, I too support this draft statement: it’s nice and succinct -Bastiaan
On 18 Jul 2018, at 09:11, Tijani BEN JEMAA <tijani.benjemaa@topnet.tn> wrote:
Thank you Alan; I support this statement.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tijani BEN JEMAA Executive Director Mediterranean Federation of Internet Associations (FMAI) Phone: +216 98 330 114 +216 52 385 114 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Le 18 juil. 2018 à 03:37, Alan Greenberg <alan.greenberg@mcgill.ca> a écrit :
The PC at https://community.icann.org/x/GoRHBQ is addressing a set of recommendations to protect at the second level the names of the various national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies.
I was an active member of the original Red Cross name PDP. The national names were not protected at that time for a number of reasons, largely technicalities. This PDP modification process was convened to attempt to correct the process. I also joined the reconvened WG, but stopped attending after three meetings, largely due to the slowness of the deliberations, but I did keep an eye on the mailing list.
The bottom line is that the reconvened PDP is recommending that the country names be protected.
In reality, I do not believe that this issue is really substantive in that fraudulent activity can still occur using minor modification of the names. But I believe that we should support it because it is significant example of ICANN addressing an issue with global public interest implications. In particular, one of the arguments against reserving these names in the past has been that by doing so, we are impacting freedom of speech - specifically not allowing other parties to use these names. Since these names are in fact protected by law in each jurisdiction, I personally believe that this argument has little merit.
I am reproducing the statement below for your convenience.
Alan
========
The ALAC appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Initial Report on the Protections for Certain Red Cross Names in all gTLDs Policy Amendment Process.
The ALAC has always taken the position that as a humanitarian organization, and one that has been regularly the target of those seeking to fraudulently attract donations, the Red Cross should be afforded the courtesy of having its various identifiers protected at the second level in gTLD domain names.
The current process recommends additional protection in this area and the recommendations are supported by the ALAC.
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At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA...)
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I agree with Bastiaan and Tijani On Tue, Jul 17, 2018 at 10:51 PM, Bastiaan Goslings < bastiaan.goslings@ams-ix.net> wrote:
thanks, I too support this draft statement: it’s nice and succinct
-Bastiaan
On 18 Jul 2018, at 09:11, Tijani BEN JEMAA <tijani.benjemaa@topnet.tn> wrote:
Thank you Alan; I support this statement.
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Tijani BEN JEMAA Executive Director Mediterranean Federation of Internet Associations (FMAI) Phone: +216 98 330 114 +216 52 385 114 ------------------------------------------------------------
Le 18 juil. 2018 à 03:37, Alan Greenberg <alan.greenberg@mcgill.ca> a
écrit :
The PC at https://community.icann.org/x/GoRHBQ is addressing a set of
recommendations to protect at the second level the names of the various national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies.
I was an active member of the original Red Cross name PDP. The national
names were not protected at that time for a number of reasons, largely technicalities. This PDP modification process was convened to attempt to correct the process. I also joined the reconvened WG, but stopped attending after three meetings, largely due to the slowness of the deliberations, but I did keep an eye on the mailing list.
The bottom line is that the reconvened PDP is recommending that the
country names be protected.
In reality, I do not believe that this issue is really substantive in
that fraudulent activity can still occur using minor modification of the names. But I believe that we should support it because it is significant example of ICANN addressing an issue with global public interest implications. In particular, one of the arguments against reserving these names in the past has been that by doing so, we are impacting freedom of speech - specifically not allowing other parties to use these names. Since these names are in fact protected by law in each jurisdiction, I personally believe that this argument has little merit.
I am reproducing the statement below for your convenience.
Alan
========
The ALAC appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Initial Report
on the Protections for Certain Red Cross Names in all gTLDs – Policy Amendment Process.
The ALAC has always taken the position that as a humanitarian
organization, and one that has been regularly the target of those seeking to fraudulently attract donations, the Red Cross should be afforded the courtesy of having its various identifiers protected at the second level in gTLD domain names.
The current process recommends additional protection in this area and
the recommendations are supported by the ALAC.
_______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@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+(ALAC)
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I also agree with the statement Holly ----- Original Message ----- From: "Maureen Hilyard" To:"Bastiaan Goslings" Cc:"ALAC" , "Alan Greenberg" Sent:Tue, 17 Jul 2018 23:29:02 -1000 Subject:Re: [ALAC] Public Comment on Red Cross national names I agree with Bastiaan and Tijani On Tue, Jul 17, 2018 at 10:51 PM, Bastiaan Goslings wrote: thanks, I too support this draft statement: it’s nice and succinct -Bastiaan
On 18 Jul 2018, at 09:11, Tijani BEN JEMAA wrote:
Thank you Alan; I support this statement.
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Tijani BEN JEMAA Executive Director Mediterranean Federation of Internet Associations (FMAI) Phone: +216 98 330 114 +216 52 385 114
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Le 18 juil. 2018 à 03:37, Alan Greenberg a écrit :
The PC at https://community.icann.org/x/GoRHBQ [4] is addressing a
set of recommendations to protect at the second level the names of the various national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies.
I was an active member of the original Red Cross name PDP. The
national names were not protected at that time for a number of reasons, largely technicalities. This PDP modification process was convened to attempt to correct the process. I also joined the reconvened WG, but stopped attending after three meetings, largely due to the slowness of the deliberations, but I did keep an eye on the mailing list.
The bottom line is that the reconvened PDP is recommending that
the country names be protected.
In reality, I do not believe that this issue is really substantive
in that fraudulent activity can still occur using minor modification of the names. But I believe that we should support it because it is significant example of ICANN addressing an issue with global public interest implications. In particular, one of the arguments against reserving these names in the past has been that by doing so, we are impacting freedom of speech - specifically not allowing other parties to use these names. Since these names are in fact protected by law in each jurisdiction, I personally believe that this argument has little merit.
I am reproducing the statement below for your convenience.
Alan
========
The ALAC appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Initial
Report on the Protections for Certain Red Cross Names in all gTLDs – Policy Amendment Process.
The ALAC has always taken the position that as a humanitarian
organization, and one that has been regularly the target of those seeking to fraudulently attract donations, the Red Cross should be afforded the courtesy of having its various identifiers protected at the second level in gTLD domain names.
The current process recommends additional protection in this area
and the recommendations are supported by the ALAC.
_______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org [5] https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac [6]
At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org [7] ALAC Working Wiki:
https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA...) [8]
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+1 ----- Original Message ----- From: Maureen Hilyard To: Bastiaan Goslings Cc: ALAC ; Alan Greenberg Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 5:29 PM Subject: Re: [ALAC] Public Comment on Red Cross national names I agree with Bastiaan and Tijani On Tue, Jul 17, 2018 at 10:51 PM, Bastiaan Goslings <bastiaan.goslings@ams-ix.net> wrote: thanks, I too support this draft statement: it’s nice and succinct -Bastiaan > On 18 Jul 2018, at 09:11, Tijani BEN JEMAA <tijani.benjemaa@topnet.tn> wrote: > > Thank you Alan; I support this statement. > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Tijani BEN JEMAA > Executive Director > Mediterranean Federation of Internet Associations (FMAI) > Phone: +216 98 330 114 > +216 52 385 114 > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > >> Le 18 juil. 2018 à 03:37, Alan Greenberg <alan.greenberg@mcgill.ca> a écrit : >> >> The PC at https://community.icann.org/x/GoRHBQ is addressing a set of recommendations to protect at the second level the names of the various national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies. >> >> I was an active member of the original Red Cross name PDP. The national names were not protected at that time for a number of reasons, largely technicalities. This PDP modification process was convened to attempt to correct the process. I also joined the reconvened WG, but stopped attending after three meetings, largely due to the slowness of the deliberations, but I did keep an eye on the mailing list. >> >> The bottom line is that the reconvened PDP is recommending that the country names be protected. >> >> In reality, I do not believe that this issue is really substantive in that fraudulent activity can still occur using minor modification of the names. But I believe that we should support it because it is significant example of ICANN addressing an issue with global public interest implications. In particular, one of the arguments against reserving these names in the past has been that by doing so, we are impacting freedom of speech - specifically not allowing other parties to use these names. Since these names are in fact protected by law in each jurisdiction, I personally believe that this argument has little merit. >> >> I am reproducing the statement below for your convenience. >> >> Alan >> >> ======== >> >> The ALAC appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Initial Report on the Protections for Certain Red Cross Names in all gTLDs – Policy Amendment Process. >> >> The ALAC has always taken the position that as a humanitarian organization, and one that has been regularly the target of those seeking to fraudulently attract donations, the Red Cross should be afforded the courtesy of having its various identifiers protected at the second level in gTLD domain names. >> >> The current process recommends additional protection in this area and the recommendations are supported by the ALAC. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> ALAC mailing list >> ALAC@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+(ALA...) > > _______________________________________________ > ALAC mailing list > ALAC@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+(ALA...) _______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@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+(ALA...) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@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+(ALA...)
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On Jul 18, 2018, at 4:51 AM, Bastiaan Goslings <bastiaan.goslings@ams-ix.net> wrote:
thanks, I too support this draft statement: it’s nice and succinct
-Bastiaan
On 18 Jul 2018, at 09:11, Tijani BEN JEMAA <tijani.benjemaa@topnet.tn> wrote:
Thank you Alan; I support this statement.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tijani BEN JEMAA Executive Director Mediterranean Federation of Internet Associations (FMAI) Phone: +216 98 330 114 +216 52 385 114 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Le 18 juil. 2018 à 03:37, Alan Greenberg <alan.greenberg@mcgill.ca> a écrit :
The PC at https://community.icann.org/x/GoRHBQ is addressing a set of recommendations to protect at the second level the names of the various national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies.
I was an active member of the original Red Cross name PDP. The national names were not protected at that time for a number of reasons, largely technicalities. This PDP modification process was convened to attempt to correct the process. I also joined the reconvened WG, but stopped attending after three meetings, largely due to the slowness of the deliberations, but I did keep an eye on the mailing list.
The bottom line is that the reconvened PDP is recommending that the country names be protected.
In reality, I do not believe that this issue is really substantive in that fraudulent activity can still occur using minor modification of the names. But I believe that we should support it because it is significant example of ICANN addressing an issue with global public interest implications. In particular, one of the arguments against reserving these names in the past has been that by doing so, we are impacting freedom of speech - specifically not allowing other parties to use these names. Since these names are in fact protected by law in each jurisdiction, I personally believe that this argument has little merit.
I am reproducing the statement below for your convenience.
Alan
========
The ALAC appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Initial Report on the Protections for Certain Red Cross Names in all gTLDs Policy Amendment Process.
The ALAC has always taken the position that as a humanitarian organization, and one that has been regularly the target of those seeking to fraudulently attract donations, the Red Cross should be afforded the courtesy of having its various identifiers protected at the second level in gTLD domain names.
The current process recommends additional protection in this area and the recommendations are supported by the ALAC.
_______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@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+(ALA...)
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Yes, most certainly in the public interest to support this. Marita Moll On 7/17/2018 10:37 PM, Alan Greenberg wrote:
The PC at https://community.icann.org/x/GoRHBQ <https://community.icann.org/x/GoRHBQ> is addressing a set of recommendations to protect at the second level the names of the various national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies.
I was an active member of the original Red Cross name PDP. The national names were not protected at that time for a number of reasons, largely technicalities. This PDP modification process was convened to attempt to correct the process. I also joined the reconvened WG, but stopped attending after three meetings, largely due to the slowness of the deliberations, but I did keep an eye on the mailing list.
The bottom line is that the reconvened PDP is recommending that the country names be protected.
In reality, I do not believe that this issue is really substantive in that fraudulent activity can still occur using minor modification of the names. But I believe that we should support it because it is significant example of ICANN addressing an issue with global public interest implications. In particular, one of the arguments against reserving these names in the past has been that by doing so, we are impacting freedom of speech - specifically not allowing other parties to use these names. Since these names are in fact protected by law in each jurisdiction, I personally believe that this argument has little merit.
I am reproducing the statement below for your convenience.
Alan
========
The ALAC appreciates the opportunity to comment on the *Initial Report on the Protections for Certain Red Cross Names in all gTLDs – Policy Amendment Process.
*The ALAC has always taken the position that as a humanitarian organization, and one that has been regularly the target of those seeking to fraudulently attract donations, the Red Cross should be afforded the courtesy of having its various identifiers protected at the second level in gTLD domain names.
The current process recommends additional protection in this area and the recommendations are supported by the ALAC.
_______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@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+(ALA...)
I would change the part that says *"...should be afforded the courtesy of having its various identifiers..."* to *"...should be afforded its various identifiers..."* -ed On Wed, Jul 18, 2018 at 12:03 AM Alan Greenberg <alan.greenberg@mcgill.ca> wrote:
The PC at https://community.icann.org/x/GoRHBQ is addressing a set of recommendations to protect at the second level the names of the various national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies.
I was an active member of the original Red Cross name PDP. The national names were not protected at that time for a number of reasons, largely technicalities. This PDP modification process was convened to attempt to correct the process. I also joined the reconvened WG, but stopped attending after three meetings, largely due to the slowness of the deliberations, but I did keep an eye on the mailing list.
The bottom line is that the reconvened PDP is recommending that the country names be protected.
In reality, I do not believe that this issue is really substantive in that fraudulent activity can still occur using minor modification of the names. But I believe that we should support it because it is significant example of ICANN addressing an issue with global public interest implications. In particular, one of the arguments against reserving these names in the past has been that by doing so, we are impacting freedom of speech - specifically not allowing other parties to use these names. Since these names are in fact protected by law in each jurisdiction, I personally believe that this argument has little merit.
I am reproducing the statement below for your convenience.
Alan
========
The ALAC appreciates the opportunity to comment on the
*Initial Report on the Protections for Certain Red Cross Names in all gTLDs – Policy Amendment Process. *The ALAC has always taken the position that as a humanitarian organization, and one that has been regularly the target of those seeking to fraudulently attract donations, the Red Cross should be afforded the courtesy of having its various identifiers protected at the second level in gTLD domain names.
The current process recommends additional protection in this area and the recommendations are supported by the ALAC.
_______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@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+(ALA...)
I agree with Ed's proposal; it isn't a courtesy any more. Maybe it's an oversight but I think Ed would retain the word "having" in his changed construct. Carlton On Wed, 18 Jul 2018, 8:24 am Eduardo Diaz, <eduardodiazrivera@gmail.com> wrote:
I would change the part that says *"...should be afforded the courtesy of having its various identifiers..."* to *"...should be afforded its various identifiers..."*
-ed
On Wed, Jul 18, 2018 at 12:03 AM Alan Greenberg <alan.greenberg@mcgill.ca> wrote:
The PC at https://community.icann.org/x/GoRHBQ is addressing a set of recommendations to protect at the second level the names of the various national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies.
I was an active member of the original Red Cross name PDP. The national names were not protected at that time for a number of reasons, largely technicalities. This PDP modification process was convened to attempt to correct the process. I also joined the reconvened WG, but stopped attending after three meetings, largely due to the slowness of the deliberations, but I did keep an eye on the mailing list.
The bottom line is that the reconvened PDP is recommending that the country names be protected.
In reality, I do not believe that this issue is really substantive in that fraudulent activity can still occur using minor modification of the names. But I believe that we should support it because it is significant example of ICANN addressing an issue with global public interest implications. In particular, one of the arguments against reserving these names in the past has been that by doing so, we are impacting freedom of speech - specifically not allowing other parties to use these names. Since these names are in fact protected by law in each jurisdiction, I personally believe that this argument has little merit.
I am reproducing the statement below for your convenience.
Alan
========
The ALAC appreciates the opportunity to comment on the
*Initial Report on the Protections for Certain Red Cross Names in all gTLDs – Policy Amendment Process. *The ALAC has always taken the position that as a humanitarian organization, and one that has been regularly the target of those seeking to fraudulently attract donations, the Red Cross should be afforded the courtesy of having its various identifiers protected at the second level in gTLD domain names.
The current process recommends additional protection in this area and the recommendations are supported by the ALAC.
_______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@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+(ALA...)
_______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac
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participants (10)
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Alan Greenberg -
Bastiaan Goslings -
Carlton Samuels -
Eduardo Diaz -
h.raiche＠internode.on.net -
Javier Rua -
Kan Kaili -
Marita Moll -
Maureen Hilyard -
Tijani BEN JEMAA