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Sorry, long message
by Roberto Gaetano Oct. 22, 2012

Oct. 22, 2012

Previously mistakenly sent to the ALAC working list. R. -----Messaggio originale----- Hi all. I am not sure whether it is appropriate to send this email to these lists, but please feel free to use the delete key. I have been following the recent events, including the Toronto meeting, from the distance. Now that I have a little more time, I would like to become more active, and I am trying to figure out which is the best way. The question is basically where can I provide an added value, and what are the topics that are more interesting to me (there is no point in taking commitments to do things that I feel unimportant or uninteresting, as the logical consequence would be to drop the commitment eventually). My main problem with ICANN is that, as I also told the new CEO in Prague, the stakeholder model is not fully operational. There are stakeholder groups that are less influential in the policy making process for a number of reasons. Although I agree on the fact that ICANN should not become a parliament, where each component of the internet community has to be exactly represented according to some metrics, nevertheless we must aim at having all voices heard and at having the decision making process to take into account all those voices. My "natural" constituency is the AtLarge: I have no direct commercial interest nor specific contractual or technical role in the internet community, so ALAC fully represents my profile. My choice is therefore to become active in ALAC, and specifically within my local community, the EURALO. I have no affiliation with any ALS, but EURALO accepts individual members. The areas in which I would like to concentrate the always insufficient time and effort are described below (not necessarily in priority order). . Outreach and participation We all know that outreach is important for every stakeholder group, but it is even more important for ALAC. Our community is sparse, composed of individuals and organizations that have a "mild" interest in ICANN, in the sense that their daily life is not perceived as being affected by internet policy decisions, because either their income does not depend from the internet, or because their problems related to the internet are more depending on issues outside the scope of ICANN (for instance, basic connectivity is more important than the introduction of new gTLDs). However, we are aware that the active part of ALAC has the consistency of a rounding error compared to the potential AtLarge community: people who have never heard of ALAC or that have no interest in joining vastly outnumber the volounteers that are active in ALAC. Under these circumstances, the growth of ALAC and the increase in active participation in policy development is of the paramount importance for our recognition. An incredible amount of work has been done on this topic, with excellent results, but I do believe we have to do more to further increase the number and variety of stakeholder represented by us. Therefore, I would like to participate in the outreach sub-committee. . Alliances and synergies We have established, thanks to the current and previous leadership and hard work by the volounteers, excellent relationships with large parts of the internet community. I remember in the early days of ALAC the way other ICANN constituencies were suspiciously looking at us, and often considered us unable to provide added value to ICANN (and even in more recent days, when I was on the Board, it has been very difficult to convince some fellow Directors that ALAC deserved the recognition of a full Board seat). However, even in this case, I believe we need to do more. One of the areas where I can help is the ccTLD community. I have always said that there are huge similarities between the ALAC and the ccTLD community: for instance, we both must "think globally" when we develop policy positions, but must at the same time "act locally" because our membership is deeply rooted in the local community. Incidentally, we share this same structural feature with the GAC: they also have a strong "local" responsibility. When I was at ALAC/EURALO, I tried to liaise with CENTR: I participated to CENTR meetings, presenting ALAC and the potential synergies with the ccTLDs. I did not achieve immediate results, the close connections we have today are the effect of the good work of the people following me. Nevertheless, I think that the plant has grown also because I have participated to plant the seed, and that I can provide further contribution in this direction. I am not posing a candidature for the succession of Cheryl, once she will move to a different task, but I believe I can be of some help in liaising with the ccTLD community. . Internet governance Although this item is abundantly covered by the excellent people we have, who are very active in the different internet governance fora, I believe that my past experience with international organizations could be helpful. I will not have the resources (time and finance) to attend meetings, but I can read documents and exchange opinions by email. . ALAC recognition This is another sticky point. You have witnessed my rant on the issue of the collection of input on policy and its processing by the Board. This is a key issue: the community will have no incentive to provide volounteer work if the result is not affecting the Board's decisions, but on the other hand failure from the community to provide input on policy will give an excellent excuse to the "ALAC-skeptical" party on the Board for dismissing our contribution and role. There is no easy solution: produce input on policy issues, and follow up, demanding justification on Board decisions that might look as not having taken contributions into account. In summary, this is what I would like to contribute on. Of course, with the constraints of the limited time I have and the very limited budget I have for participation to events. And of course provided that the points I list are considered strategic priorities. Best regards, Roberto _______________________________________________ EURO-Discuss mailing list EURO-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/euro-discuss Homepage for the region: http://www.euralo.org

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Fwd: [Soac-infoalert] Fwd: FINAL_Toronto_Communique_20121017
by Carlton Samuels Oct. 22, 2012

Oct. 22, 2012

Follow the link below to see the final GAC communique from Toronto. Note the positions on early warnngs, the IOC/RC matter and generally, the protection for international orgs. - Carlton ============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 *Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* ============================= https://gacweb.icann.org/download/attachments/4817665/FINAL_Toronto_Communi…

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Weekly posting summary for at-large@atlarge-lists.icann.org
by Thomas Narten Oct. 19, 2012

Oct. 19, 2012

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Short Message to ALAC and RALO representatives and friends of At Large
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Oct. 19, 2012

Oct. 19, 2012

Dear All, Firstly I thank you all for the momentous task and efforts in the ICANN 45 Meeting. Whilst I could not be with you in person, I tried to connect remotely on occasion but the challenge of being awake for 24 hours is something that a mere mortal struggled with. Neverthless, it has been good to follow the progress and the discussions from afar. This has also been a good time to see how remote participation can be improved to keep ALSes engaged whilst they are at home. As you conclude the ICANN 45, I wish you all the very best. I am not sure if the Public Forum has concluded but I would ask that someone please raise that GAC should have influence on visa arrangements for members of Advisory Committees/SOs/NomComs and there should be a level of flexibility to enable them to collect it on arrival. Oksana, it would be great if you could speak up for some of us who have had issues with our visas. Neverthless, I would like to thank the global At Large community [you all are incredible and super AWESOME], and particularly the RALO Secretariats and Executives for the manner in which they have continued to coordinate the participation of all. Last but not least I would like to thank Oliver for his dynamic leadership of the ALAC and my colleagues in the ALAC for their immense contribution to advocacy for At Large. Thank you also to all the members of the ExCom for the dynamic work throughout the year, you have all been incredible Olivier, Carlton, Evan, Tijani and Rinalia. And in honour of all end users around the globe, I would also like to say farewell to our colleagues who are leaving the ALAC but are not leaving the At Large family at the end of ICANN 45. Thank you for your immense contribution. On the same token, I would like to welcome all the new re-appointments and new appointments to the ALAC. I look forward to learning from you all. I was pleased when Gunela reminded the community of the issue of "Access" and the heart of the work in ALAC is the issue of "Access" for the end user. It remains a privilege to serve you all. Warm Regards from a sunny Fiji, -- Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro aka Sala ALAC P.S We need an ICANN meeting in a small island developing States..Hint Hint...any word on the Trinidad front?

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Fwd: ALAC and accessibility for people with disability
by Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond Oct. 19, 2012

Oct. 19, 2012

For your information, please be so kind to find an email sent by one of our members in Australia regarding accessibility, including accessibility of the new myICANN.org Web site. I believe there is a deeper implication to make ICANN as well as its bottom-up policy processes and its communication strategy more accessible to everyone. Comments welcome! Kind regards, Olivier -------- Original Message -------- Subject: ALAC and accessibility for people with disability Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:12:59 +1100 From: Gunela Astbrink <g.astbrink(a)*.au> To: ocl(a)gih.com CC: Cheryl Langdon-Orr <langdonorr(a)*.com>, Save Vocea <save.vocea(a)*.org> Dear Olivier, Unfortunately, I won't be at the Toronto ICANN meeting. I remember we have had discussions about accessibility for people with disability in the past. The new myICANN website has prompted me to contact you. The ICANN websites have accessibility errors including the brand new myICANN. That looks like a great site and is intended for the general public. Thus, people with disability who comprise one billion people in the world should have adequate access. I was invited to participate in the consultation for a new At-Large website and hope that it will incorporate accessibility based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.0 (WCAG 2.0) right from the start. http://www.w3.org/WAI/intro/wcag.php I am very concerned that accessibility should be considered in new policy or process. ISOC are about to launch a policy paper on Internet accessibility for people with disability (drafted by me). I'd like to see ICANN also taking this issue on in a systematic way. For example, mechanisms could be considered on how to encourage new gTLDs to consider accessibility. Happy to discuss further. Regards, Gunela -- Gunela Astbrink GSA Information Consultants PO Box 600 Ballina NSW 2478 Australia Mobile: +61 417 715738 Email: g.astbrink(a)gsa.com.au

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Re: [At-Large] [IDN-WG] [APAC-Discuss] Draft Recommendations Overall Policy for the Selection of IDN ccTLD Strings PC
by Cheryl Langdon-Orr Oct. 18, 2012

Oct. 18, 2012

works for me ... but clearly O sort of biased :-):-):-) On Sep 24, 2012 12:59 PM, "Edmon Chung" <edmon(a)isoc.hk> wrote: > After reviewing the document I think we can proceed with a simple response > commending the work and reiterating the importance of IDN IDN TLDs. > > Most of the document reiterates the recommendations from the IDNC (for the > fast track) with some additional adjustments based on the learning over the > few years of its implementation (which have actually been addressed and > updated to the latest IDN Fast Track document). > > Edmon > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: idn-wg-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto: > idn-wg-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Salanieta T. > Tamanikaiwaimaro > Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2012 12:03 PM > To: Carlton Samuels > Cc: apralo; idn-wg(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; At-Large Worldwide > Subject: Re: [IDN-WG] [APAC-Discuss] [At-Large] Draft Recommendations > Overall Policy for the Selection of IDN ccTLD Strings PC > > Thanks Carlton. > > If there are views from At Large on this, please let us know as > discussions are underway within the ALAC IDN Working Group via its mailing > list. > > Kind Regards, > Sala > > On Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 10:34 AM, Carlton Samuels < > carlton.samuels(a)gmail.com > > wrote: > > > Hi Sala: > > This is a question best answered by out IDN liaison. I shall be so > > advised. > > > > Best, > > - Carlton > > > > ============================== > > Carlton A Samuels > > Mobile: 876-818-1799 > > *Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* > > ============================= > > > > > > On Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 3:17 PM, Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro < > > salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > Dear All, > > > > > > Thank you Matt for bringing it to our attention. > > > > > > Does the ALAC need to make a statement on the Draft Recommendations > > Overall > > > Policy for the Selection of IDN ccTLD Strings PC< > > > https://community.icann.org/x/xYUoAg> is now open. > > > > > > What are people's views on the Draft Recommendations? > > > > > > Kind Regards > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 8:05 AM, Matt Ashtiani > > > <matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org > > > >wrote: > > > > > > > Dear Edmon, > > > > > > > > I am following up on the email below. Can you please advise if you > > think > > > a > > > > Statement on this PC is necessary. > > > > > > > > > > > > Regards, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Matt Ashtiani > > > > > > > > At-Large Coordination Officer > > > > > > > > ICANN > > > > > > > > 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300 > > > > > > > > Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 USA > > > > > > > > From: Matt Ashtiani <matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org<mailto: > > > > matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org>> > > > > Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 3:46 PM > > > > To: Edmon Chung <edmon(a)isoc.hk<mailto:edmon@isoc.hk>> > > > > Cc: Rinalia Abdul Rahim <rinalia.abdulrahim(a)gmail.com<mailto: > > > > rinalia.abdulrahim(a)gmail.com>>, "idn-wg(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > > <mailto: > > > > idn-wg(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>" <idn-wg(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > > <mailto: > > > > idn-wg(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>>, Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond < > > ocl(a)gih.com > > > > <mailto:ocl@gih.com>>, ICANN At-Large Staff > > > > <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>> > > > > Subject: Draft Recommendations Overall Policy for the Selection of > > > > IDN ccTLD Strings PC > > > > > > > > Dear Edmon, > > > > > > > > Please note that the Draft Recommendations Overall Policy for the > > > > Selection of IDN ccTLD Strings > > > > PC<https://community.icann.org/x/xYUoAg > > > > > > > is now open. Please advise if you think a Statement on this PC is > > > necessary. > > > > > > > > > > > > Regards, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Matt Ashtiani > > > > > > > > At-Large Coordination Officer > > > > > > > > ICANN > > > > > > > > 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300 > > > > > > > > Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 USA > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > IDN-WG mailing list > > > > IDN-WG(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > > > > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/idn-wg > > > > > > > > IDN WG Wiki: > > > https://st.icann.org/idn-policy/index.cgi?at_large_idn_policy > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro aka Sala > > > P.O. Box 17862 > > > Suva > > > Fiji > > > > > > Twitter: @SalanietaT > > > Skype:Salanieta.Tamanikaiwaimaro > > > Fiji Cell: +679 998 2851 > > > _______________________________________________ > > > At-Large mailing list > > > At-Large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > > > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/at-large > > > > > > At-Large Official Site: http://atlarge.icann.org > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > APAC-Discuss mailing list > > APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss > > > > Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org > > > > > > -- > Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro aka Sala > P.O. Box 17862 > Suva > Fiji > > Twitter: @SalanietaT > Skype:Salanieta.Tamanikaiwaimaro > Fiji Cell: +679 998 2851 > _______________________________________________ > IDN-WG mailing list > IDN-WG(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/idn-wg > > IDN WG Wiki: https://st.icann.org/idn-policy/index.cgi?at_large_idn_policy > > > _______________________________________________ > IDN-WG mailing list > IDN-WG(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/idn-wg > > IDN WG Wiki: https://st.icann.org/idn-policy/index.cgi?at_large_idn_policy >

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Softbank to buy Sprint Nextel
by Carlton Samuels Oct. 17, 2012

Oct. 17, 2012

..A Japanese company to buy 70% of the 3rd(?) largest mobile service provider in US market. Hmmm, wonder what the pushback will be here....and, from whence will it come? http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/oct/15/sprint-stake-japan-softban… - Carlton ============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 *Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* =============================

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Caribbean Preparatory Meeting for the World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT)
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Oct. 17, 2012

Oct. 17, 2012

Dear All, This is a friendly reminder of in Invitation that was sent last month. You are invited to participate in the Preparatory process, hear views and make your views known. Remote Participation is available but you will need to register via http://portal.gctwebcasts.com/synapse/Default.aspx?alias=portal.gctwebcasts… Please spread the word. I look forward to e-seeing you there. Kind Regards, -- Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro aka Sala P.O. Box 17862 Suva Fiji Twitter: @SalanietaT Skype:Salanieta.Tamanikaiwaimaro Fiji Cell: +679 998 2851

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Fwd: ICANN News Alert -- Initiative Unveiled to Increase ICANN's Presence and Participation Across Africa
by Carlton Samuels Oct. 16, 2012

Oct. 16, 2012

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ICANN News Alert <communications(a)icann.org> Date: Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 1:27 PM Subject: ICANN News Alert -- Initiative Unveiled to Increase ICANN's Presence and Participation Across Africa To: carlton.samuels(a)gmail.com ** [image: ICANN] <http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/press/releases/release-16oct12-en.pdf [PDF, 204 KB] ------------------------------ Initiative Unveiled to Increase ICANN's Presence and Participation Across Africa 16 October 2012 http://www.icann.org/en/news/press/releases/release-16oct12-en.pdf [PDF, 204 KB]

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Congressman Warns FTC - Leave Google Alone.
by Carlton Samuels Oct. 16, 2012

Oct. 16, 2012

.....the more things change....... When I was a pup working for AT&T, the widely-held view was that a congressman from a district with more cows than people was a very reliable ally. Even could be depended on to regularly shin-kick poor Judge Green of FMJ fame... http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/10/congressman-warns-ftc-leave-goog… -Carlton ============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 *Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* =============================

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