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Long-term travel (and other) funding, redux
by Evan Leibovitch Feb. 10, 2009

Feb. 10, 2009

Hello all. During the recent NARALO conference call, the issue of At-Large travel funding came up. It's my understanding that the status quo (ALAC and RALO chairs/secretariats funded to attend ICANN meetings) will be maintained until the end of the current fiscal year, we've already been put on notice that changes to the policy are in the works. As a reminder, the last word from Denise (see http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/pipermail/at-large_atlarge-lists.icann.org/2…) indicates ongoing consultations in advance of a new policy being developed. I would prefer that At-Large not be blindsided by travel policy development; while we are two ICANN meetings away from year end, what has ALAC done to ensure that resources will not be reduced for the next fiscal year and beyond? Of course, this whole issue is a symptom of a lager, more general issue. What is ALAC doing to assert more of a say in how ICANN's substantial At-Large budget is allocated? No offense to existing statff, but as far as I know At-Large was never consulted on whether more staff was a wiser use of funds than increased support of the volunteer community. As NARALO considers discussing this issue at its General Assembly during the Summit, what are ALAC and other regions doing? - Evan

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Re: [At-Large] At-Large Digest, Vol 7, Issue 1
by cristian casas Feb. 9, 2009

Feb. 9, 2009

John coincido con su respuesta en especial cuando usted ha dicho: Asumiendo que ALAC de acuerdo en que se supone representa los intereses de todos los> usuarios de Internet, y no sólo a los solicitantes de registro, decir a la gente para cambiar> registradores no es una solución en absoluto. WHOIS exacta y las respuestas a los abusos> informes son cuestiones de la protección de los consumidores Saludos cordiales cristian casas cetic-ajb

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Mexico City Meeting Schedule Published
by Alan Greenberg Feb. 9, 2009

Feb. 9, 2009

Thanks to GNSO Secretariat Glen de Saint Géry. ================= The schedule for the upcoming meeting in Mexico City on 1-6 March is now published on the <http://mex.icann.org/>Mexico City Meeting Website. http://mex.icann.org/ <http://mex.icann.org/node/2429>You can view the full schedule here. http://mex.icann.org/node/2429 The schedule format has been redesigned to present a clear picture of the overall structure of the meeting, identifying the different sessions, rooms, and their associated time slots. Extensive use of standardized session and break times will provide a buffer between sessions to facilitate a smooth meeting flow and allow more time for delegate interaction. Other parts of the schedule that we wish to draw the community's attention to include: Increase in time allocated to Public Forum, with buffers to allow for unexpected overruns. A 90-minute Q&A session dedicated to the New gTLD Applicant Guidebook on Monday, 2 March. A Joint Public Meeting on Monday afternoon where representatives from the different Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees will discuss and debate the issues of most importance to them. Everyone is invited to attend and a feedback session at the end will allow for commentary from the floor. An At-Large Summit will open on Saturday at the Sheraton, with a closing report to the community just prior to Thursday's Public Forum. Additional sessions will run in the nearby Hotel Melia on Sunday and Tuesday. A number of introductory sessions covering new gTLDs, IDNs and ICANN itself are designed to give first-time attendees an overview of the organization and its work. The community is invited to attend a public meeting of the new Public Participation Board Committee on Wednesday to discuss ways of improving participation within ICANN. An e-Crime Workshop is slated for Wednesday afternoon. Staff updates are now scheduled just before Friday's Board meeting to allow for presentations that reflect community feedback and give more time for public forums. We hope the community find the new schedule format useful and look forward to seeing you all in Mexico City.

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Re: [At-Large] Still more folk complaining about GoDaddy Transfer Policy Violations
by Bill Silverstein Feb. 8, 2009

Feb. 8, 2009

> Danny Younger wrote, On 30/1/09 01:25: >> and what's the point in working with the ALAC if they fail to bring >> these oft-repeated user concerns to the attention of the Board? >> > Danny, > > I think the main answer here - before being one of ICANN or ALAC doing something - is to educate the customers/consumers that they have the option to spend their USD9.99/yr with another registrar. I would very much prefer the ALAC to spend time on policies, rather than address specific cases of dumb customers. I don't see the ALAC as a complaints dept. > ALAC is not a compliance department. ICANN is supposed to handle compliance and they don't. That is the problem. > I also note most of the concerns against registrars are mostly for US-based ones. Maybe there are some factors exterior to ICANN, weak consumer protection laws for example, that allow US-based registrars to do things that others don't. No. Where the enforcement needs to happen is the RAA contract, that is it. Now, if there are holes in the RAA, then those holes need to be addressed. > > I would very much welcome that consumer organizations come up with a comparative analysis of registrars, both in terms of contracts and services offered. This would certainly help consumers find their way around in the domain registration jungle. > Don't need a consumer organization. I know it might be a novel idea, but a person can create a thing known as a web site so that others may see it. I just saw in a book, there is something called the internet that people can put these web sites on.

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Re: [At-Large] Still more folk complaining about GoDaddy Transfer Policy Violations
by Bill Silverstein Feb. 8, 2009

Feb. 8, 2009

> Hi Patrick, > > A herd of sheep was determined to craft new policies. They met and collectively resolved that henceforth all wolves would become vegatarians. > The wolves responded to the policy declaration by having a nice mutton > dinner. > > If policies can't or won't be enforced, then there is no point in wasting time on crafting new policy.... and if the ALAC won't bring user concerns to the Board, then why should anyone send their concerns to the ALAC? > Danny, That is not at all accurate! To be accurate, after dinner the wolfs would get a nasty letter telling them to explain why they had a mutton dinner after they had become vegetarians. Then after a several of these letters the wolves would eventually be told not to do that again.

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Still more folk complaining about GoDaddy Transfer Policy Violations
by Danny Younger Feb. 8, 2009

Feb. 8, 2009

http://www.oxadox.com/article/healthfood/2009-01-29/51115.html The issue of GoDaddy's ongoing violation of Inter-Registrar Transfer Consensus Policy has been brought to the attention of the ICANN Compliance Department -- but what action has been taken? ICANN Senior Management is aware of the issue -- but what action has been taken? The ALAC has been notified of the issue -- but what action have they taken? Question: What's the point in working hard to come up with appropriate consensus-based policies if ICANN routinely turns a blind eye to policy violations? ... and what's the point in working with the ALAC if they fail to bring these oft-repeated user concerns to the attention of the Board?

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Still more folk complaining about GoDaddy Transfer Policy Violations
by Danny Younger Feb. 8, 2009

Feb. 8, 2009

Hi Patrick, A herd of sheep was determined to craft new policies. They met and collectively resolved that henceforth all wolves would become vegatarians. The wolves responded to the policy declaration by having a nice mutton dinner. If policies can't or won't be enforced, then there is no point in wasting time on crafting new policy.... and if the ALAC won't bring user concerns to the Board, then why should anyone send their concerns to the ALAC?

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Weekly posting summary for alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org
by Thomas Narten Jan. 30, 2009

Jan. 30, 2009

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Re: [At-Large] [ALAC] Parting words - So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
by Rudi Vansnick Jan. 28, 2009

Jan. 28, 2009

I support the proposal of Adam. Rudi Vansnick Adam Peake schreef: > One of the roles Robert undertook for ALAC was as liaison to the > Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC). > > We now need to fill this liaison position. I propose Patrick Vande > Walle take over the position until such time as we can hold an > election. Patrick has the necessary skills (as it's an expert > committee SSAC chair has asked to have a right of refusal on the > liaison appointment) and has shown interest in volunteering. > > Thanks, > > Adam > > > > > At 9:14 AM -0500 1/14/09, Robert Guerra wrote: >> A review of my engagement of late has made me realize that due to work >> committments it will be challenge for me to focus the time, attention >> and >> energy required to actively participate in discussions on the ALAC. >> As such, >> I would like to put forward my notice of resignation as the North >> American >> RALO rep on the ALAC. >> >> While a short notice might be the most preferred option, I thought it >> appropiate to share my reasons with all of you so you can understand the >> context as well as the reasons behind my departure. >> >> The fact that issues related to freedom of expression, censorship and >> bottom-up user engagement are being ignored at both regional and global >> levels at both ALAC and ICANN is greatly disappointing. This >> disspointment >> - and great fustration at times - has made led me to shift my >> activity >> from an active role to a more passive one. While active at the physical >> meetings, my engagement of late in the conference calls has been >> minimal and >> quite passive. >> >> My silience on the lists has led some to believe that I'm not engaged at >> all. Well, I would beg to differ as my full-time position does focus on >> issues of user engagement, internet freedom and internet governance. >> Engagement is many different thing to different people. But, one >> thing is >> clear, my change in level of engagement, divergent views and different >> style has lead to an ongoing private agenda by some to attempt to >> force me >> out . Since the Cairo meeting, efforts have entensified. The choice >> of words >> in private email exchanges, have been surprising. >> >> So, I prefer to recognize that there is a significant difference of >> opinion >> and pass on the opportunity to others .There are far too many other >> issues >> of importance that the group should - and must - focus on. >> >> I wish you all luck, success - and that we can stay in touch. >> >> >> Yours sincerely, >> >> Robert Guerra >> Managing Director, Privaterra >> _______________________________________________ >> ALAC mailing list >> ALAC(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >> http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac_atlarge-lists.icann.org >> >> >> At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org >> ALAC Working Wiki: http://st.icann.org/alac > > > _______________________________________________ > ALAC mailing list > ALAC(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac_atlarge-lists.icann.org > > > At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org > ALAC Working Wiki: http://st.icann.org/alac > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.15/1921 - Release Date: 28/01/2009 6:37 > >

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Network Solutions Under Large Scale DDoS Attack
by Danny Younger Jan. 26, 2009

Jan. 26, 2009

http://www.circleid.com/posts/20090123_network_solutions_down_ddos_attack/

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