That text was posted in error. I called this to the attention of staff as soon as I saw it. It has been replaced (prior to anyone voting). The four options now read: 1) Recommend the GNSO to accept the current RAA package, with the possibility of further policy development in the future. 2) Recommend that the GNSO do not approve the current RAA package. 3) Recommend that the GNSO defer the decision until such time that the ALAC can be properly briefed on the current position by ICANN staff 4) Abstain Alan At 11/12/2008 10:58 AM, Danny Younger wrote:
So who do we have to thank for the totally biased language below?!!
The phrasing of Point #3 is an insult to everyone that has worked hard to draw attention to the great many flaws in the proposed RAA amendments package. On what basis was the determination made: "but the ICANN Board would probably not accept it"? That's a bunch of crap. The Board liaison did not bring forward that viewpoint, nor is there a record of correspondence with any Board members to assert that such is a board position.
From the ALAC Archives:
"At the last ALAC meeting, it was decided to put the ALAC recommendation to the GNSO on the RAA package to an online vote. The online vote will remain open until Thursday, 18 December at 2359 UTC. Each member of the ALAC will shortly receive a private email with their voting credentials and a link to the online vote. They will be asked to choose between the following options:
1) Recommend the GNSO to defer because the briefing is required to understand the context
2) Recommend the GNSO to accept the current package, with the possibility of further work on amendments on issues remaining continues
3) Recommend the GNSO to reject the amendments package and start from square one, but the ICANN Board would probably not accept it
4) Abstain
There's nothing more disgusting than the bald attempt to force through a position vis-a-vis poorly drafted available choices. It's contemptible.
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