June 2014 - At-Large - lists.icann.org

A million domains taken down by email checks
by Joly MacFie July 6, 2014

July 6, 2014

Fwd over from the NCSG list. I underdtand that this would have been discussed in today's EWG and privacy sessions. Any comments? http://domainincite.com/16963-a-million-domains-taken-down-by-email-checks A million domains taken down by email checks <http://domainincite.com/16963-a-million-domains-taken-down-by-email-checks> Kevin Murphy <http://domainincite.com/about>, June 24, 2014, 14:34:25 (UTC), Domain Registrars <http://domainincite.com/category/domain-registrars> *Over 800,000 domain names have been suspended since the beginning of the year as a result of Whois email verification rules in the new ICANN Registrar Accreditation Agreement.* That’s according to the Registrars Stakeholder Group, which collected suspension data from registrars representing about 75% of all registered gTLD domain names. The actual number of suspended domains could be closer to a million. The 2013 RAA requires registrars to verify the email addresses listed in their customers’ Whois records. If they don’t receive the verification, they have to suspend the domain. The RrSG told the ICANN board in March that these checks were doing more harm than good <http://domainincite.com/16375-are-whois-email-checks-doing-more-harm-than-g…> and today Tucows CEO Elliot Noss presented, as promised, data to back up the claim. “There have been over 800,000 domains suspended,” Noss said. “We have stories of healthcare sites that have gone down, community groups whose sites have gone down.” “I think we can safely say millions of internet users,” he said. “Those are real people just trying to use the internet. They are our great unrepresented core constituency.” The RrSG wants to see contrasting data from law enforcement agencies and governments — which pushed hard for Whois verification — showing that the RAA requirement has had a demonstrable benefit. Registrars asked at the Singapore meeting in March that law enforcement agencies (LEA) be put on notice that they can’t ask for more Whois controls until they’ve provided such data and ICANN CEO Fadi Chehade said <http://domainincite.com/16375-are-whois-email-checks-doing-more-harm-than-g…> “It shall be done by London.” Noss implied that the majority of the 800,000 suspended names belong to innocent registrants, such as those who had simply changed email addresses since registering their names. “What was a lovely political win that we said time and time again in discussion after discussion was impractical and would provide no benefit, has demonstrably has created harm,” Noss said. He was received with cautious support by ICANN board members. Chair Steve Crocker wonder aloud how many of the 800,000 suspended domains are owned by bad guys, and he noted that LEA don’t appear to gather data in the way that the registrars are demanding. “We were subjected, all of us, to heavy-duty pressure from the law enforcement community over a long period of time. We finally said, ‘Okay, we hear you and we’ll help you get this stuff implemented,’”, he added. “That creates an obligation as far as I’m concerned on their part.” “We’re in a — at least from a moral position — in a strong position to say, ‘You must help us understand this. Otherwise, you’re not doing your part of the job’”, he said. Chehade also seemed to support the registrars’ position that LEA needs to justify its demands and offered to take their data and concerns to the LEA and the Governmental Advisory Committee. “They put restrictions on us that are causing harm, according to these numbers,” he said. “Let’s take this back at them and say, hey, you ask for all these things, this is what happened.” “If you can’t tell me what good this has done, be aware not to come back and ask for more,” he said. “I’m with you on this 100%. I’m saying let’s use the great findings you seem to have a found and well-package them in a case and I will be your advocate.” Director Mike Silber also spoke in support of the RrSG’s position. “My view is if what you are saying is correct, the LEA’s have blown their credibility,” he said. “They’re going to have to do a lot of work before we impose similar disproportional requirements on actors that are not proven to be bad actors.” So what does this all mean for registrants? I don’t think there’s any ongoing process right now to get the Whois verification requirements overturned — that would require a renegotiation of the RAA — but it does seem to mean demands from governments and police are going to have to be much more substantiated in future. Noss attempted to link the problem to the recommendations of the Whois Expert Working Group (EWG), which propose a completely revamped, centralized Whois system with much more verification <http://domainincite.com/16855-whois-killer-is-a-recipe-for-a-clusterfuck> and not much to benefit registrants. To paraphrase: if email verification causes so much harm, what harms could be caused by the EWG proposal? The EWG was not stuffed with LEA or governments, however, so it couldn’t really be characterized as another set of unreasonable demands from the same entities. -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast WWWhatsup NYC - http://wwwhatsup.com http://pinstand.com - http://punkcast.com VP (Admin) - ISOC-NY - http://isoc-ny.org -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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Request for Comments: Draft Roadmap for Universal Acceptance of TLDs
by Satish Babu June 30, 2014

June 30, 2014

Dear all ICANN has invited comments from the community on the Universal Acceptance Initiative draft roadmap, available here: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/tld-acceptance-initiative-2014-06-18-… The draft builds on the goal that "...domain names in a TLD must be useable in applications regardless of the written script and length or newness of the TLD", and aims to address UA challenges of all new TLDs including IDNs. The draft document is available for comments until 18 July 2014. Kindly provide visibility for this very important initiative amongst your own TLD, IDN, and language community groups. satish -- Satish Babu APRALO/ICANN

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Weekly posting summary for at-large@atlarge-lists.icann.org
by Thomas Narten June 27, 2014

June 27, 2014

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Software Patent Invalidated by US Supreme Court
by Carlton Samuels June 21, 2014

June 21, 2014

............"Held: Because the claims are drawn to a patent-ineligible abstract idea, they are not patent eligible under §101. Pp. 5–17. (a) The Court has long held that §101, which defines the subject matter eligible for patent protection, contains an implicit exception for ‘ “[l]aws of nature, natural phenomena, and abstract ideas.’.............................. ” http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/13pdf/13-298_7lh8.pdf -Carlton ============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 *Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* =============================

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Calling all Musicans!
by At-Large Staff June 20, 2014

June 20, 2014

**VERSION FRANÇAISE À LA SUITE DE LA VERSION ANGLAISE ** **VERSION ESPAÑOL DESPUES DE LA VERSION FRANCESA** **下面中国版西班牙语版本** Dear All, The organizers of the ATLAS II Fayre of Opportunities, scheduled for Tuesday, 24 June between 19:30-21:30 in the Sandringham meeting room would like to invite all At-Large representatives with musical talents to bring their instruments of choice to play during this event. The Fayre will be a fun social event for all ALS representatives and adding some live music will be great way to show the global musical talent within the At-Large community. The schedule for the Fayre is available at: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ATLAS+II++Fayre+of+Opportunities +Event+and+Room+Details. If you would like play between 1 and 3 songs (royalty free, please) at the Fayre, please could you let At-Large staff know by Wednesday, 18 June or add your name, instrument and song(s) you would like to play to the ATLAS II Ralo Music - Playlists <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ATLAS+II+Ralo+Music+-+Playlists > Please let At-Large staff know if you will need us to rent an instrument. We will do our best to accommodate your request. Regards, ** Chers Tous, Les organisateurs de l'ATLAS II "Foire d'Opportunités, prévue pour le mardi 24 Juin entre 19:30-21:30 dans la salle de réunion Sandringham, aimeraient inviter tous les représentants d'At-Large avec des talents musicaux à apporter leurs instruments de choix pour jouer lors de cet événement . La foire sera un événement social divertissant pour tous les représentants des ALS et en ajoutant de la musique live, ceci montrera le talent musical mondial au sein de la communauté At-Large. L'Ordre du jour de la Foire est disponible ci-après: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ATLAS+II++Fayre+of+Opportunities +Event+and+Room+Details Si vous voulez jouer entre 1 et 3 chansons (libres de droits, s'il vous plaît) à la Foire, pourriez-vous le faire savoir au personnel At-Large au plus tard le mercredi 18 Juin ou ajouter votre nom, instrument et chanson (s) que vous souhaitez jouer à l'ATLAS <https://community.icann.org/x/fIThAg> <https://community.icann.org/x/fIThAg> II <https://community.icann.org/x/fIThAg> <https://community.icann.org/x/fIThAg> Ralo <https://community.icann.org/x/fIThAg> <https://community.icann.org/x/fIThAg> Musique <https://community.icann.org/x/fIThAg> - Listes des chansons. Si vous avez besoin de louer un instrument, merci de le communiquer au Staff At-Large. Nous ferons de notre mieux pour répondre à votre demande. Merci. Cordialement, ** Estimados todos, Los organizadores de “ATLAS II Feria de Oportunidades”, planeada para el Martes 24 de Junio en el salón Sandringham, quisieran invitar a todos los representantes de At-Large con talento musical a que traigan los instrumentos que deseen para tocar durante este evento. Este evento será un evento social ameno y divertido para todos los representantes de ALS; contar con música en vivo será una manera de mostrar el talento musical que existe dentro de la comunidad de At-Large. El calendario del evento está disponible en: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ATLAS+II++Fayre+of+Opportunities +Event+and+Room+Details <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ATLAS+II++Fayre+of+Opportunitie s+Event+and+Room+Details> . Si le gustaría tocar entre 1 a 3 canciones (sin regalía o royalty free,) en la Feria, por favor podría informar al personal de At-Large staff hasta el Miércoles 18 de Junio o incluya su nombre, su instrumento y la canción que quisiera tocar al Playlist ATLAS II Ralo Music - Playlists <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ATLAS+II+Ralo+Music+-+Playlists > . Por favor, si necesita que rentemos un instrumento musica, sirvase informarnos. Haremos lo posible para atender a su pedido. ¡Muchas gracias! Saludos cordiales, ** 大家好， ATLAS II Fayre of Opportunities定于周二6月24日19:30-21:30在Sandringham会议室举行。Fayre的组织人员欢迎所有具有音乐才华的ALS代表携带自己乐器，在这此活动中演奏。 Fayre是一个为所有ALS代表举办的社交活动。加入实况音乐将会是展现一般用户群体世界音乐天赋的一个很好的机会。 Fayre的日程表：https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ATLAS+II++Fayre+of+Opportunit ies+Event+and+Room+Details <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ATLAS+II++Fayre+of+Opportunitie s+Event+and+Room+Details> . 如果您想在Fayre上演奏1至3首免版权税的歌曲，请在周三6月18日之前告知一般用户群体工作人员，或在ATLAS II RALO音乐播放表上填写您的名字。请告知一般用户群体员工您是否需要租借乐器。我们会尽最大能力满足您的需求。此致敬礼！ Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullr ich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gru ber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Sta ff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge <https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge <https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge>

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Weekly posting summary for at-large@atlarge-lists.icann.org
by Thomas Narten June 20, 2014

June 20, 2014

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Weekly posting summary for at-large@atlarge-lists.icann.org
by Thomas Narten June 13, 2014

June 13, 2014

Total of 7 messages in the last 7 days. script run at: Fri Jun 13 00:53:02 EDT 2014 Messages | Bytes | Who --------+------+--------+----------+------------------------ 42.86% | 3 | 46.60% | 25994 | joly at punkcast.com 14.29% | 1 | 17.32% | 9664 | ocl at gih.com 14.29% | 1 | 13.17% | 7349 | narten at us.ibm.com 14.29% | 1 | 11.55% | 6444 | salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro at gmail.com 14.29% | 1 | 11.36% | 6336 | garth.graham at telus.net --------+------+--------+----------+------------------------ 100.00% | 7 |100.00% | 55787 | Total

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Taking Internet Governance ecology at its word
by Garth Graham June 12, 2014

June 12, 2014

I have posted an essay to the Telecommunities Canada wiki, expanding on some themes I followed in my remote participation in NETMundial. The essay addresses community as a complex adaptive system and how taking that perspective might alter the framing of debates on Internet Governance. That perspective moves the dial in the multi-stakeholder model from aggregating groups representing sectors to, in effect, any individual who self identifies as such. That puts the missing individual user back into the frame…. Taking Internet Governance ecology at its word. Garth Graham June 10, 2014 https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/48343654/ecology%20realize… GG

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WEBINAR TODAY: Pre-ICANN 50 Policy Update Webinar #ICANN #ICANNpolicy
by Joly MacFie June 12, 2014

June 12, 2014

ICANN's 50th meeting is just over a week away. This briefing is a chance to get a head start on what will be the hot topics, and stands in its own right as an all round oiverview of ICANN policy developments. joly posted: "At 3pm EDT today Thursday June 12 2014 ICANN will present a Pre-ICANN 50 Policy Update Webinar. The Pre-ICANN 50 Policy Update Webinar session will provide a 90 minute ICANN-wide overview of policy development activities. Updates will also be provided on " New post on *ISOC-NY NOTICE BOARD* [image: ICANN Adobe Connect]At *3pm* EDT today *Thursday June 12 2014* ICANN will present a *Pre-ICANN 50 Policy Update Webinar <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-05-30-en>*. The Pre-ICANN 50 Policy Update Webinar session will provide a 90 minute ICANN-wide overview of policy development activities. Updates will also be provided on activities of the Supporting Organizations (ASO, ccNSO, and GNSO) and on the progress of policy advice efforts of the Advisory Committees (ALAC, GAC, RSSAC, and SSAC). The Pre-ICANN 50 Policy Update Webinar sessions will provide an overview of policy development activities across ICANN. Updates will also be provided on activities of the Supporting Organizations - the *Address Supporting Organization* (ASO),* Country Code Names Supporting Organization *(ccNSO), and *Generic Names Supporting Organization* (GNSO); and on the progress of policy advice efforts of the Advisory Committees - *At-Large Advisory Committee* (ALAC), *Governmental Advisory Committee* (GAC), *Security and Stability Advisory Committee* (SSAC), and *Security and Stability Advisory Committee *(SSAC). Topics will include: - .ASO and RIR Updates - Curative Rights for IGO/INGOs - Data and Metrics for Policy Making - Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy Part D - Policy and Implementation - Privacy and Proxy Services Accreditation Issues - Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information - Framework of Interpretation Final Report - ALAC Policy Advice Activities - ATLAS II Overview - High-Level Governmental Meeting - GAC Advice Follow-up - RSSAC Restructure Update - RSSAC Caucus Call for Membership - SSAC Activities Access wil be via Adobe Connect/phone bridge. Advance questions may be asked via the RSVP form. An archived recording will be available. *What*: Pre-ICANN 50 Policy Update Webinar <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-05-30-en> *When*: Thursday June 12 2014 3pm-4.30pm EDT | 19:00-20:30 UTC *Adobe Connect*: http://icann.na3.acrobat.com/update *Phone bridge*: See RSVP form *RSVP*: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IGHH52kS_kRTJ83kytdaK4M3BswtiiMFbcxR39NiYJ… *Archive*: http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar#jun *Twitter*: #ICANNPolicy <https://twitter.com/search?f=realtime&q=%23ICANNPolicy&src=typd> Comment <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/6740#respond> See all comments <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/6740#comments> . *Permalink* http://isoc-ny.org/p2/6740 -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast WWWhatsup NYC - http://wwwhatsup.com http://pinstand.com - http://punkcast.com VP (Admin) - ISOC-NY - http://isoc-ny.org -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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Webcast/Remote Participation: #Eurodig underway in Berlin June 12-13 2014 #ig #governance
by Joly MacFie June 12, 2014

June 12, 2014

Eurodig is underway in Berlin. It is equivalently the European IGF. As noted there are plentiful options for remote participation. joly posted: "The 7th annual Pan-European dialogue on Internet governance (EuroDIG) is underway in Berlin, Germany today Thursday June 12 2014 and tomorrow Friday June 13 2014. This year's theme is Digital society at stake – Europe and the future of the Internet. EuroD" New post on *ISOC-NY NOTICE BOARD* [image: eurodig]The 7th annual *Pan-European dialogue on Internet governance* <http://www.eurodig.org/eurodig-2014/programme-overview> (EuroDIG) is underway in Berlin, Germany today Thursday June 12 2014 and tomorrow Friday June 13 2014. This year's theme is *Digital society at stake – Europe and the future of the Internet*. EuroDIG is an open platform for informal and inclusive discussion and exchange on public policy issues related to Internet Governance (IG) between stakeholders from all over Europe. Comprehensive remote participation is available, by watching webcast of the plenaries, listening to audio casts from the meeting rooms (webex), by viewing the PPT presentations from the speakers, and by reading real-time closed captioning. Please note that individual workshops have their own twitter hashtags. *What*: Eurodig 2014 <http://www.eurodig.org/eurodig-2014/programme-overview> *Where*: Berlin, Germany *When*: Thursday June 12 2014 - Friday June 13 2014 *Program*: http://www.eurodig.org/eurodig-2014/programme-overview *Webcast*: https://www.blitzvideoserver.de/player.html?serverip=62.113.210.6&serverapp… *Remote Participation*: http://www.eurodig.org/eurodig-2012/information/remote-participation *Twitter*: #eurodig <https://twitter.com/search?f=realtime&q=%23eurodig&src=typd> Comment <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/6735#respond> See all comments <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/6735#comments> *Permalink* http://isoc-ny.org/p2/6735 -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast WWWhatsup NYC - http://wwwhatsup.com http://pinstand.com - http://punkcast.com VP (Admin) - ISOC-NY - http://isoc-ny.org -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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