January 2010 - Bc-gnso - lists.icann.org

ICANN call re Nairobi meeting security
by Marilyn Cade 01 Feb '10

01 Feb '10

Just finally found details re one of two calls ICANN is doing re security in Kenya. 3 pm EST. 1 800 550 6865 or 1 213 233 3193/access code 3856 I am personally interested. You may be as well. Marilyn Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

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Supporting GAC concerns with EOI purpose and process
by Steve DelBianco 29 Jan '10

29 Jan '10

There were only 4 positive replies when Philip and I proposed a BC comment, so we do not have sufficient consensus to just set aside our voting rules. Nothing has been filed for the Constituency as a whole. Let me encourage you to file individual comments as Philip and I have (see below) before the deadline tonight. -- Steve DelBianco ------ Forwarded Message Subject: NetChoice supports GAC concerns with EOI purpose and process NetChoice supports the Government Advisory Committee (GAC) suggestion regarding process: '...avoid taking a decision on the EoI at its February meeting and defer it until the next ICANN Public meeting'. ( see http://forum.icann.org/lists/draft-eoi-model/msg00191.html ) Before the ICANN Board votes on whether to proceed with the EOI, it should first resolve the ambiguity about what the EOI is designed to accomplish. Namely, is the EOI just a data gathering exercise, or is it a mandatory pre-registration for a specific string? Once we understand that threshold question, the community can then debate the details of the EOI plan during a brief public comment period followed by public discussions at the Nairobi meeting in March. For instance, if the EOI is only about gathering data, there's no need to publicize actual strings proposed by applicants who want their strings to be kept confidential. On the other hand, if the EOI is going to be a mandatory pre-registration, ICANN should finish the Applicant Guidebook and Registry Contract before asking applicants to file an EOI with a hefty fee. Finally, NetChoice respectfully disagrees with one complaint the GAC lodged with respect to process. In their comments, the GAC complained that 'no request has been made for GAC¹s opinion'. NetChoice encourages the GAC to assume that their opinion is always welcome, just like the opinion of any stakeholder in ICANN process development. To be an effective participant during the critical early stages of policy development, the GAC needs to engage in deliberations and working groups -- without waiting for a formal invitation. -- Steve DelBianco Executive Director NetChoice www.NetChoice.org and http://blog.netchoice.org +1.202.420.7482 About NetChoice: NetChoice is a coalition of e-Commerce businesses who share the goal of promoting convenience, choice and commerce on the Net. NetChoice members include AOL, eBay, Expedia, IAC, News Corporation, Overstock.com, VeriSign, Yahoo! and over 10,000 small online sellers. ------ End of Forwarded Message

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Propose that the BC support GAC process comments on EOI
by Philip Sheppard 27 Jan '10

27 Jan '10

The GAC have submitted a proposal on process. In effect it asks the Board to delay a decision until after debate in Nairobi. I would like to suggest that the BC supports this. Please let me have your opinion today as public comments close today ! --------------------------- The full text of the GAC advice is on the comments list but the specific process advice is as follows: "the GAC therefore advises the Board to: - avoid taking a decision on the EoI at its February meeting and defer it until the next ICANN Public meeting. A premature decision could trigger requests for reconsideration and further derail the discussion; - request that staff facilitate a full cross-community deliberation on the EoI at the next ICANN Public meeting, prior to any final decisions; and - ensure that the second summary of comments clearly documents the respective interests of respondents." Philip

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Questions for candidates
by BC Secretariat 25 Jan '10

25 Jan '10

Dear Members There is now an opportunity for you to ask questions to the candidates in the upcoming elections. - Please send any questions to me at the secretariat address, making it clear if the questions are for the Chair or CSG candidates - I will then collate all questions and forward them to the candidates - I will then ask the candidates to post their answers back to me for distribution to members - The same questions will be asked of both candidates in each election. For example, a question regarding the Chair position will be sent to both candidates for Chair. - Questions should be with me by close of business on Tuesday 26 January Many thanks and best wishes Gary

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Re: [bc-gnso] Nairobi is ON
by martinsutton＠hsbc.com 24 Jan '10

24 Jan '10

I still aim to be there, arriving Friday and staying at the Hilton. Martin Martin Sutton Manager, Group Fraud Risk and Intelligence Ph: ++44 (0)20 7991 8074 Mob: ++44 (0)777 4556680 Sent from my BlackBerry ********************************* HSBC Holdings plc Registered Office: 8 Canada Square, London E14 5HQ, United Kingdom Registered in England number 617987 ********************************* ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike O'Connor" [mike(a)haven2.com] Sent: 22/01/2010 18:37 CST To: bc - GNSO list <bc-gnso(a)icann.org> Subject: Re: [bc-gnso] Nairobi is ON i'm arriving very late Thursday evening -- staying at the Safari Club. others? mikey On Jan 22, 2010, at 6:35 PM, Marilyn Cade wrote: > > Thanks, Mikey. > > I am confirmed to attend, arriving on Friday evening. > I'll be at the Hilton. If you haven't booked yet, it might be helpful to > share information about where BC attendees are staying. > > I circulated information earlier, based on the great insights from > our Kenyan member, regarding hotels close to the venue. > I can send that out directly to anyone who hasn't booked already, > if helpful. > > Marilyn Cade > > > > > > From: mike(a)haven2.com > > Subject: [bc-gnso] Nairobi is ON > > Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:01:10 -0600 > > To: bc-gnso(a)icann.org > > > > > > here's the announcement; > > > > http://blog.icann.org/2010/01/icann-remains-committed-to-nairobi-and-africa/ > > > > hope to see you there... > > > > mikey > > > > > > - - - - - - - - - > > phone 651-647-6109 > > fax 866-280-2356 > > web www.haven2.com > > handle OConnorStP (ID for public places like Twitter, Facebook, Google, etc.) > > - - - - - - - - - phone 651-647-6109 fax 866-280-2356 web www.haven2.com handle OConnorStP (ID for public places like Twitter, Facebook, Google, etc.) ----------------------------------------- SAVE PAPER - THINK BEFORE YOU PRINT! This E-mail is confidential. It may also be legally privileged. If you are not the addressee you may not copy, forward, disclose or use any part of it. If you have received this message in error, please delete it and all copies from your system and notify the sender immediately by return E-mail. Internet communications cannot be guaranteed to be timely secure, error or virus-free. The sender does not accept liability for any errors or omissions.

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Nairobi is ON
by Mike O'Connor 23 Jan '10

23 Jan '10

here's the announcement; http://blog.icann.org/2010/01/icann-remains-committed-to-nairobi-and-africa/ hope to see you there... mikey - - - - - - - - - phone 651-647-6109 fax 866-280-2356 web www.haven2.com handle OConnorStP (ID for public places like Twitter, Facebook, Google, etc.)

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Nomination period closing
by BC Secretariat 21 Jan '10

21 Jan '10

Dear Members A reminder that the extended nomination period for the Executive Committee elections closes at midnight, Thursday 21 January Best wishes Gary

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TLD pre-registration
by Philip Sheppard 20 Jan '10

20 Jan '10

This is out for consultation. The public comment period opens on 18 December 2009 and closes on 27 January 2010. Details at: http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/#draft-eoi <http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/#draft-eoi> My draft initial comments are as follows. Comments ? If there is consensus / support I'd be happy to write something up as a BC position. Philip -------------------- We oppose the concept of pre-registration and expressions of interest (EOI) for the following reasons. 1. Distraction The EOI process should not distract ICANN from the fundamental task of addressing unresolved issues relating to new TLDs such as trade mark protection and malicious conduct. 2. A true pre-registration The proposed mandatory EOI process with a $55,000 fee is described as a pre-registration suggesting that it is not reversible regardless of the unresolved overarching issues such as trade mark protection and malicious conduct. 3. Inconsistency The principle of pre-registration is inconsistent with all previous ICANN practice. 4. Ignores market dynamics Brand owners may feel compelled to enter into an EOI purely for defensive reasons, so that they do not suffer when a speculator is given rights in their brand. There seems to be no facility to allow competition for the same domain names after pre-registration. Moreover, pre-registration may tip-off competitors to new business models prematurely. 5. A lower than market fee may encourage speculation Speculators may pay $55,000 to secure rights to certain domains instead of $185,000 in the hope of selling on. This is surely not the intent of ICANN's Board. 6. Applicants are forced to invest blind Because there are unresolved issues, the pre-registration model forces applications in ignorance of potential future costs. This is poor business practice. Philip Sheppard

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RE: [bc-gnso] Nominations for BC elections
by Ron Andruff 18 Jan '10

18 Jan '10

Thanks for this information, Gary. I have to say I am surprised by it because we have a good number of members from Europe, in particular, that are quite active participants in the BC. Perhaps other members might join me in coercing Liz Williams to consider running for VP Policy, considering her strong background in that area... as well as encouraging others off list to throw their hats into the ring where their strengths lay. We only, effectively, have three days to enroll non-NA candidates, so I encourage all of the membership to engage in this important process so that we can elect a geo-diverse, representative body with the right skill sets. Sincerely, RA Ronald N. Andruff RNA Partners, Inc. 220 Fifth Avenue, 20th floor New York, New York 10001 www.rnapartners.com V: +1 212 481 2820 x 11 F: +1 212 481 2859 -----Original Message----- From: owner-bc-gnso(a)icann.org [mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org] On Behalf Of "BC Secretariat" Sent: 2010-01-18 13:32 To: bc-gnso(a)icann.org Subject: [bc-gnso] Nominations for BC elections Dear Members The nomination period for the BC Executive Committee elections closed at midnight yesterday. I have received two nominations for the position of Chair and one nomination each for the positions of Vice Chair Policy, Vice Chair Finance and a Representative to the Commercial Stakeholders Group. Every nominee is from the North America region so I must respond to this according to the BC Charter 5.1: "If at the close of nominations, it would result in all Executive Committee except Council representatives, or all Council representatives, being from the same region, the nomination period may be extended to improve geographic diversity." It is important that the BC makes an effort to recognise and support geographic diversity and I am therefore extending the nomination period to midnight on Thursday 21 January in order to invite nominations from regions other than North America. For clarity, all positions remain open for nomination. I will contact members again on Friday once the extended nomination period has closed. Gary

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Nominations for BC elections
by "BC Secretariat" 18 Jan '10

18 Jan '10

Dear Members The nomination period for the BC Executive Committee elections closed at midnight yesterday. I have received two nominations for the position of Chair and one nomination each for the positions of Vice Chair Policy, Vice Chair Finance and a Representative to the Commercial Stakeholders Group. Every nominee is from the North America region so I must respond to this according to the BC Charter 5.1: "If at the close of nominations, it would result in all Executive Committee except Council representatives, or all Council representatives, being from the same region, the nomination period may be extended to improve geographic diversity." It is important that the BC makes an effort to recognise and support geographic diversity and I am therefore extending the nomination period to midnight on Thursday 21 January in order to invite nominations from regions other than North America. For clarity, all positions remain open for nomination. I will contact members again on Friday once the extended nomination period has closed. Gary

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