Hi Lutz and all, Thanks for sharing. I read through ICANN’s response, and while I agree with Antony – they do say their commitment to diversity and inclusion hasn’t changed – the shift in wording still feels concerning. As the At-Large, it’s really up to us to protect end-user participation and diversity around the globe. Maybe we should think about putting out a (joint?) statement to make sure the message from the community resonates beyond silos and ICANN hears us clearly? What do you all think? Best to all, Joanna pon., 19 maj 2025 o 15:24 Antony Van Couvering via At-Large < at-large@icann.org> napisał(a):
Allow me to translate:
“While we may have changed some words on our website in order to appease tyrants, ICANN participants should know that as always we will continue to act exactly as we please regardless of what we say publicly, and thus nothing of substance will change.”
On May 19, 2025, at 5:58 AM, Michele Neylon - Blacknight via At-Large < at-large@icann.org> wrote:
https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/clarifying-recent-language-updates-on...
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I have sent this email at a time that is convenient for me. I do not expect you to respond to it outside of your usual working hours. *From: *Lutz Donnerhacke via At-Large <at-large@icann.org> *Date: *Monday, 19 May 2025 at 13:21 *To: *'At-Large Worldwide' <at-large@atlarge-lists.icann.org> *Subject: *[At-Large] ICANN bows to Trump
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https://domainincite.com/31049-icann-kills-off-diversity-and-inclusion It's a pity.
ICANN establishes the trust in its function of govern the global rules for the Internet by representing the whole community of all stakeholders. By dropping the representation, ICANN could lose its standing, and eventually lose the trust in the rules generated. This is the way into meaninglessness.
Lutz
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