Advance questions for the 28 Feb call with Rita
Rita and Chuck, Sorry for the late submission. Also, it looks like I may not be able to make the call tomorrow, but will certianly be on if at all possible. I have two questions: The ICANN Staff recently submitted to the Council a synthesis on single-character names at the second level. One of the auction methods it states as having been suggested is "managed or qualified auction for those with prior rights." While the synthesis only makes this single mention of prior rights, it is likely to become a much bigger issue. What is your view or position regarding prior rights claims to single-character names at the second level? There is likely to be ongoing policy work regarding the allocation of "IDN ccTLDs." Any resultant policy will have a significant impact on both the gTLD and ccTLD communities. In your view, is this an example of a need for a cross-SO policy development process? In your view, is a cross-SO process reasonable to consider given the evolving nature of the Internet? Thanks, Tim
All, I am a little confused as to the purpose of the call with Rita. Is it merely an opportunity for us to lobby our personal issues with Rita in the hope that she will push them on the Board or is it about understanding how she will act a an effective conduit as the GNSO representative on the Board? I would have thought the later. Unless, of course, this is a presidential election where we are voting for the candidate's policies and not the candidate. I personally don't want to make her feel that she has to respond positively to such requests otherwise risk not being voted in. Surely, we need her to ensure she will be making herself available at every opportunity to hear the "collective" of the GNSO Council and ensure that the topics that mean something to us are rightfully and appropriately managed with respect to the Board. Finding out what Rita thinks about a personal gripe or position I have doesn't help me understand whether she will take a "collective" view to the Board and how she will be a good representative. The GNSO Council is about consensus and managing views, not lobbying one Board member to push one view (or am I wrong!?). Just my thoughts and forgive me if they are misplaced. Regards, Adrian Kinderis Chief Executive Officer AusRegistry International Pty Ltd Level 8, 10 Queens Road Melbourne. Victoria Australia. 3004 Ph: +61 3 9866 3710 Fax: +61 3 9866 1970 Email: adrian@ausregistry.com Web: www.ausregistryinternational.com The information contained in this communication is intended for the named recipients only. It is subject to copyright and may contain legally privileged and confidential information and if you are not an intended recipient you must not use, copy, distribute or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this communication in error, please delete all copies from your system and notify us immediately.
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