IDNs (we will make reference to the existing documentation)
We emphasize the pressing need from the user community for IDNs. We support a balanced and effective fast-track approach for implementation of IDNs ccTLD. We welcome the new PDP proposal from the ccNSO and reiterate our strong commitment to bring the users' voices to this policy-making process. Per the Board resolution at the San Juan meeting, we hereby present the status report on IDN ccTLDs issues. Given that the IDN test is going on well and the technical standards are being revised and improved, we are keen to know whether there is a timeline for implementation of IDN gTLDs under the auspices of new gTLD process. Finally, there will be an IDN workshop from the users' prospective, which is in coordination with the ICANN, at the IGF. Hong On 10/29/07, Wendy Seltzer <wendy@seltzer.com> wrote:
Thanks Beau, Here's a start at my list:
Brendler, Beau wrote:
FOR TUESDAY'S ICANN BOARD MEETING
Please send to this list at your earliest convenience the position you believe ALAC should take on the following topics:
gTLDS -- I have long advocated introduction of new gTLDs with a thin process for rapid approval of a large number of them, because I believe that kind of vibrant marketplace allows for un-predetermined innovations that benefit the Internet-using public. I do not support specific of the recommendations in the GNSO report, namely the vetting for vaguely-defined "infringement," "morality," or opportunities to object, because I believe all of them are liable to be gamed and used as hecklers' vetos.
WHOIS -- Personally, I support privacy for domain name registrants, and support the OPOC proposal or that to drop WHOIS requirements entirely as they are not supported by consensus. For an international organization, it's particularly important that ICANN allow its non-US registrars and registrants to comply with their data protection and privacy obligations. Since ALAC represents many with differing viewpoints, I think we should try to express as many of those as possible in their advocates' terms.
IDNs (we will make reference to the existing documentation) IPV4 and IPV6 Registrar Accreditation Agreements (RAAs) -- I still support the removal of the "no third-party beneficiary" langugage to permit those actually affected by the contracts to defend their rights.
domain tasting geoTLDs
As liaison-elect, I will of course convey the views of the ALAC and its community.
--Wendy
Izumi and I will coordinate these so that we can give the board advice
on each topic.
It's OK if you don't have a particular opinion on a topic. Just send us
the ones you believe ALAC should advocate for on behalf of users.
We will send out a draft final document to you once we have a chance to
coordinate them.
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