January 2012 - Bc-gnso - lists.icann.org

Re: [bc-gnso] CADNA calls for changes before the new gTLD program moves forward
by Marilyn Cade Jan. 4, 2012

Jan. 4, 2012

Mikey, thanks for posting this. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -----Original Message----- From: Mike O'Connor <mike(a)haven2.com> Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 16:26:28 To: <bc-gnso(a)icann.org> Subject: [bc-gnso] CADNA calls for changes before the new gTLD program moves forward Josh Bourne, President of CADNA, participated in the NTIA meeting and welcomed the opportunity to present CADNA's proposed solutions to the major problems global brand owners see in the New gTLD Program. "CADNA looks forward to working constructively with ICANN, the Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Congress to make the policy better," said Bourne. "With ICANN set on moving forward with the New gTLD Program in less than two weeks, there are certain clear, straightforward changes that could be made to the policy that will improve it for businesses and the Internet community at large." http://www.marketwatch.com/story/cadna-calls-for-changes-before-the-new-gtl… mikey - - - - - - - - - phone 651-647-6109 fax 866-280-2356 web http://www.haven2.com handle OConnorStP (ID for public places like Twitter, Facebook, Google, etc.)

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CADNA calls for changes before the new gTLD program moves forward
by Mike O'Connor Jan. 4, 2012

Jan. 4, 2012

Josh Bourne, President of CADNA, participated in the NTIA meeting and welcomed the opportunity to present CADNA's proposed solutions to the major problems global brand owners see in the New gTLD Program. "CADNA looks forward to working constructively with ICANN, the Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Congress to make the policy better," said Bourne. "With ICANN set on moving forward with the New gTLD Program in less than two weeks, there are certain clear, straightforward changes that could be made to the policy that will improve it for businesses and the Internet community at large." http://www.marketwatch.com/story/cadna-calls-for-changes-before-the-new-gtl… mikey - - - - - - - - - phone 651-647-6109 fax 866-280-2356 web http://www.haven2.com handle OConnorStP (ID for public places like Twitter, Facebook, Google, etc.)

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NTIA Letter to ICANN Board
by Michael D. Palage Jan. 4, 2012

Jan. 4, 2012

Hello All, This letter should provide an interesting discussion point for the ICANN Board at their upcoming meeting, see http://www.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia/publications/ntia_letter_on_gtld_program_ jan_3_2012.pdf Best regards, Michael

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FW: letter regarding improvements to new gTLD Program
by Marilyn Cade Jan. 4, 2012

Jan. 4, 2012

Dear BC Members Thank you to all of you who have participated, and followed these discussions from mid December to today. The attached letter was sent to the ICANN Board chair and to ICANN's CEO/President. It reflects the ongoing input and concerns raised by those BC members who offered comments during the discussion on this topic, from Dec 12-January 4. The list of possible improvements that was previously in an earlier version of the letter was removed, and remains a living document. It was not forwarded. That list will be part of the BC members discussion next week on the BC call. I will recirculate it as a stand alone document later this week. Most of the items are already supported by the BC. The new item on the draft list is the 'do not register/registry block' service. Again, that list is for discussion. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TIME SLOT FOR THE BC CALL ON 1/10 HAS BEEN CHANGED TO ENSURE THAT BC MEMBERS INVOLVED IN A N IMPORTANT GNSO COUNCIL WORKING GROUP CAN PARTICIPATE. THE NEW TIME SLOT IS 11 A.M. EST. I WILL REPOST THIS SEPARATELY, AS A SECOND REMINDER. As always, the BC stands ready to work toward solutions to problems and challenges. I fully appreciate that a few members strongly disagreed with elements of the original letter and kept editing it to best reflect the breadth of input received. It does not call for a delay in the launch of the program, but calls for improvements in areas that presently cause risks and costs to in particular, trademark holders everywhere, and calls for improvements in the Comms Plan. It has been challenging with the intervening holiday period, and thus the discussion stretched over three + weeks. I have done my best to take everyone's views into account. Not all will be satisfied, and I realize some wanted much stronger concerns expressed, and a few objected to different suggestions, and a few objected to the letter. The letter attached is an effort to reflect the broad BC overall. Individuals are always free to state that they do not support a particular BC position, and I fully respect that. Please let me know if I can respond to any questions. Marilyn CadeBC Chair

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RE: [Bc-private] Chair's letter to CEO and Bd Chair/Final draft
by icann＠rodenbaugh.com Jan. 3, 2012

Jan. 3, 2012

Sarah, since you and Marilyn are so keen for everyone to recuse themselves if their companies or clients might apply for a new TLD... are you both committing publicly that neither Verizon nor AT&T nor Overstock nor any other of MC's clients will do so? Regardless, I do not understand your basis for alleging any conflict of interest, merely because some members have been planning on new TLDs for many years now, how does that preclude them from discussing BC policy about them now? Can you please explain? Thanks, Mike Mike Rodenbaugh RODENBAUGH LAW tel/fax: +1.415.738.8087 http://rodenbaugh.com -----Original Message----- From: bc-private-bounces(a)icann.org [mailto:bc-private-bounces@icann.org] On Behalf Of Deutsch, Sarah B Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 1:56 PM To: 'Mike Roberts'; bc-private icann.org Subject: Re: [Bc-private] Chair's letter to CEO and Bd Chair/Final draft I support the idea of a constructively worded letter creating a record calling for additional specific fixes to the gTLD process for the benefit of the business community. I concur that anyone affiliated directly or indirectly with new applications for new gTLDs should recuse themselves from this particular issue. Sarah Sarah B. Deutsch Vice President & Associate General Counsel Verizon Communications Phone: 703-351-3044 Fax: 703-351-3670 -----Original Message----- From: bc-private-bounces(a)icann.org [mailto:bc-private-bounces@icann.org] On Behalf Of Mike Roberts Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 4:45 PM To: bc-private icann.org Subject: Re: [Bc-private] Chair's letter to CEO and Bd Chair/Final draft It's unseemly for members to attempt to stand on process when they are having problems with content. There is already way too much process bureaucracy in ICANN and we certainly don't need to advance that dubious goal in the BC. The other day I pointed out that the central purpose of the BC was to represent the interests of who use the Internet and the DNS in pursuit of their business goals. The draft note from Marilyn certainly focuses on those interests, at least from the perspective of The Darwin Group, which is an SMB in Internet policy consulting. I personally see nothing wrong with sending it. Over time, the BC has accommodated a number of interests not necessarily always aligned with its central purpose. In applying for membership, organizations have been required to state their commitment to the central purpose as part of joining, while acknowledging that multiple interests are represented at times. Individuals or organizations currently directly or indirectly affiliated with applications for new gTLDs should be recusing themselves from this discussion. - Mike On Jan 3, 2012, at 11:56 AM, Marilyn wrote: > The letter restates existing BC perspectives. Discussion on the list about this general topic has been underway since 12/12 with a short list of comments or objections. In response to objections, the list of changes is on a different track. However, as I have noted, the letter states BC concerns about risks to trademark holders and asks For continued efforts to fix them. It does not propose a delay in the announcement scheduled. > _______________________________________________ Bc-private mailing list Bc-private(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/bc-private _______________________________________________ Bc-private mailing list Bc-private(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/bc-private

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RE: [Bc-private] Chair's letter to CEO and Bd Chair/Final draft
by icann＠rodenbaugh.com Jan. 3, 2012

Jan. 3, 2012

MC says "The letter restates existing BC perspectives." This is false. At least the following sentences have no support in existing BC policies, adopted per our Charter: 1. It has been disappointing that ICANN staff, and the Board have consistently avoided, or negated the concerns that have been raised in these areas. [IT IS RIDICULOUS TO SAY THE BOARD HAS AVOIDED OR NEGATIED CONCERNS IN THIS AREA.] 2. This letter calls to the Board's and senior staff attention the need for improvements in specific areas related to these continuing concerns which should be addressed before strings are added to the root. [THIS IS CLEARLY A CALL FOR DELAY.] These are not policies of the BC, and should not be stated as such. If you want to send a private letter, you should do it, but you should not use this list to drum up support for it. You are sliding down a slippery slope with this, Marilyn, and clearly exceeding your very limited authority as Chair. Mike Rodenbaugh RODENBAUGH LAW tel/fax: +1.415.738.8087 http://rodenbaugh.com -----Original Message----- From: bc-private-bounces(a)icann.org [mailto:bc-private-bounces@icann.org] On Behalf Of Marilyn Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 11:56 AM To: mike(a)rodenbaugh.com Cc: bc-private icann.org Subject: Re: [Bc-private] Chair's letter to CEO and Bd Chair/Final draft The letter restates existing BC perspectives. Discussion on the list about this general topic has been underway since 12/12 with a short list of comments or objections. In response to objections, the list of changes is on a different track. However, as I have noted, the letter states BC concerns about risks to trademark holders and asks For continued efforts to fix them. It does not propose a delay in the announcement scheduled. Marilyn Cade/Sent from my iPad On Jan 3, 2012, at 1:03 PM, "mike(a)rodenbaugh.com" <mike(a)rodenbaugh.com> wrote: > Agreed. This letter does not have BC support as required by the Charter. > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone > > ----- Reply message ----- > From: "Michael D. Palage" <michael(a)palage.com> > Date: Tue, Jan 3, 2012 9:34 am > Subject: [Bc-private] Chair's letter to CEO and Bd Chair/Final draft > To: "'Marilyn Cade'" <marilynscade(a)hotmail.com>, "'bc-secretariat > @icann'" <bc-secretariat(a)icann.org>, "'bc-private icann.org'" > <bc-private(a)icann.org> > > Marilyn, > > > > While I remain one of the more outspoken opponents regarding > unaddressed concerns with ICANN's new gTLD process, here is why I > believe sending this letter to the ICANN board on behalf of the BC > (instead of it being signed off by individual members)will do more harm than good. > > > > If you send this letter to the Board those members that have expressed > significant reservation about this letter coming from the BC will > likely have to take appropriate action to set the record straight. > What those actions may be I have no idea, but I believe that it will > undermine the long term credibility of this constituency. > > > > Best regards, > > > > Michael > > > > From: bc-private-bounces(a)icann.org > [mailto:bc-private-bounces@icann.org] On Behalf Of Marilyn Cade > Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 11:56 AM > To: bc-secretariat @icann; bc-private icann.org > Subject: [Bc-private] Chair's letter to CEO and Bd Chair/Final draft > > > > On Dec 13, a draft approach was circulate to bc-private. Later > discussions [all of which are on bc-private list] identified specific > changes, a draft letter, and input from some members suggestions have > led me to the following > approach: > > > > The following letter will go to addressees tomorrow. The Board is > split and some recognize the need for improvements, and others are > conflicted, and can't speak. This letter does not call for a delay, > but calls for improvements. > > > > NOTE: no attachment on improvements will accompany this letter. The > draft list of improvements will be circulated to BC separately, and > will include all the earlier topics. That list will be discussed on > the BC meeting next week, so be sure you are on that call. > > _______________________________________________ Bc-private mailing list Bc-private(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/bc-private

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