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... and still one more comment
by Roberto Gaetano Jan. 25, 2020

Jan. 25, 2020

Dear all, Still for the sake of completeness, may I note that one of the legitimate concerns that have been expressed is that ICANN should stay away from private business transactions and not take decisions that would interfere with the free market dynamics. May I respectfully observe that ICANN has already “interfered” very heavily on the business based on .org. The first time was back in the early days, when ICANN forced the registry/registrar split, de facto taking control of the relationship with the registrants away from Network Solutions, the registry of .org at that time. The second time was when ICANN forced the rebid of the .org contract, de facto taking it away from Verisign, who had taken over NetSol. In both cases there was in the decision a component of “acting for the benefit of the greater community” while damaging the interests of an operator. In the first case the rationale for the split was the introduction of competition among registrars (the registrants enjoyed a drop of retail price of a .org domain to about 20% of the previous price), in the second case .org was put in the hands of a non-profit (PIR has since then proactively taken decisions for the benefit of the user community like fighting the long tail and the wildcard, in direct opposition to the commercial registries like Verisign). So, IMHO, ICANN has got its hands into the market dynamics already, and it might be hard to prove that this case is substantially different. To be fair, we do have one difference, that is that in the previous cases ICANN was shielded from lawsuits by the authority of the US Government, while now it is on its own. As we say in Italian: “You wanted the bike, now you pedal”. Cheers, Roberto

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More about .org
by Roberto Gaetano Jan. 25, 2020

Jan. 25, 2020

Folks, Since awe are getting to a closure about this and about to finalise the statement to send, I am adding to the discussion the text I have posted back in November in response to Richard Barnes’ article on CircleId. I believe I have never shared this text with this WG and it is safe to assume that a few of us have never seen it.The original article from Richard Barnes is at http://www.circleid.com/posts/20191127_why_i_voted_to_sell_org/, and my reply is below. Cheers, Roberto Dear Richard, I am a .org registrant. I was proud of the fact that part of the money I was spending went to ISOC for the very projects you have described. This is now gone. My .org domain name is not just a domain name, is the digital identity that makes me part of the .org community. The fact that there are also commercial members in this community is irrelevant because the image that we project is that of not for profit, and to have the house hosting us being itself not for profit was a reassuring affirmation of this identity. This is now gone. When I applied for the PIR Board I was proud to become part of a wider community of which ISOC was the steward, that was working together with the registry, registrants and users for the benefit of the internet worldwide. This is now gone. Since I have started becoming involved in the Internet I had a strong belief that it was possible to act after discussion with the stakeholders and that the community could be involved before making strategic decisions. This is now gone. When the I* community started operating I believed that ISOC could be the core organization that was leading by example, putting ideals before and above money. This is now gone. You know that, in particular in the last couple of years, there have been disagreements between our two Boards - or at least parts thereof - but they have been solved with the spirit of collaboration that two travellers who share the same journey always have. Not even in my worst nightmares I would have thought that we were getting to the point that we would have taken different paths. Be happy and prosper with the financial stability you have achieved, but be aware that you have paid a price - an immaterial one, but a very important one. Roberto

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Meeting invitation: next At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call on Wednesday, 29 January 2020 at 19:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 22, 2020

Jan. 22, 2020

***If you require a dial out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number*** Dear All, The next At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call is scheduled for Wednesday, 29 January 2020 at 19:00 UTC for 90 mins. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/ukrju97 The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/2QqJBw Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566 / Meeting ID: 765-717-566 – Please note, the zoom room link and Meeting ID will remain the same for each weekly meeting. Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN [streamtext.net] [streamtext.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.streamtext.net_pla…> ADIGO Conference Bridge: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.adigo.com_icann&d=…> At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/jYDpB If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge.icann.org_&d=D…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_icann…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_icann…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANNAtLar…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANNAtLar…>

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At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG)
by ICANN Policy Calendar Jan. 22, 2020

Jan. 22, 2020

***If you require a dial out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number*** Dear All, The next At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call is scheduled for Wednesday, 29 January 2020 at 19:00 UTC for 90 mins. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/ukrju97 The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/2QqJBw Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566 / Meeting ID: 765-717-566 - Please note, the zoom room link and Meeting ID will remain the same for each weekly meeting. Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN [streamtext.net] [streamtext.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.streamtext.net_pla…> ADIGO Conference Bridge: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.adigo.com_icann&d=…> At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/jYDpB If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge.icann.org_&d=D…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_icann…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_icann…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANNAtLar…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANNAtLar…>

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Ester Dyson Washington Post Article - Jan 17th
by David Mackey Jan. 20, 2020

Jan. 20, 2020

Any thoughts on Esther Dyson's article <https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uac…> in the Washington Post on Jan 17th? "*Don’t give your dot-org domain away to a private company* One of the Internet’s most trusted assets — the dot-org domain used by nonprofits from UNICEF to your local food bank — is being hijacked. Dot-org, which was built to support nonprofits globally, is being sold to the highest bidder with almost no public discussion or consideration of alternatives. Organizations and their supporters who rely on dot-org for website and email access deserve an open process. The institutions that govern the Internet should be transparent. It is up to those of us who believe in a free and open Internet to demand this deal be reconsidered. ..."

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Open for Comment: Draft ALAC Statement on Proposed Final Report of the New gTLD Auction Proceeds Cross Community Working Group
by Evin Erdogdu Jan. 20, 2020

Jan. 20, 2020

Dear CPWG Members, A draft ALAC statement regarding the Public Comment on Proposed Final Report of the New gTLD Auction Proceeds Cross Community Working Group?<https://community.icann.org/x/MgCJBw> has been posted to its At-Large workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/MgCJBw Comments on the Google Doc are welcome: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FECI6SpTgSp6iFvgJXZwh-DOKFhhj9n8bau_FJ2… Kind Regards, Evin

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FYI: Draft FY21-25 Operating & Financial Plan and FY21 Draft Operating Plan & Budget
by Evin Erdogdu Jan. 20, 2020

Jan. 20, 2020

Dear All, FYI - the below information includes a link to the webinars which took place in January. Best, Evin ________________________________________ From: Finance-sc <finance-sc-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> on behalf of Planning <planning(a)icann.org> Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2020 7:28 PM To: community-finance Subject: [Finance-sc] [Community-Finance] Draft FY21-25 Operating & Financial Plan and FY21 Draft Operating Plan & Budget Dear Community, The FY21-25 Operating & Financial Plan and the FY21 Draft Operating Plan & Budget have been updated and republished since the original posting on 20 December 2019. The updates were related to minor formatting issues, except in the Highlights of the Draft FY21-25 Operating & Financial Plan and FY21 Draft Operating Plan & Budget. On Page 14, there was a misplaced decimal point in the FY21 Draft Budget Total ICANN Funding column. The figure should have read 145.5. Apologies for the confusion. In addition, the recordings and presentation for the informational webinars held that gave an overview of the draft plans to aid in understanding have been posted to the ICANN Finance Wiki. Finance Wiki Link: Webinars<https://community.icann.org/display/projfinadhocws/FY21+Budget+Webinars> Thank you, The ICANN Planning Team

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Meeting invitation: next At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call on Wednesday, 22 January 2020 at 13:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 17, 2020

Jan. 17, 2020

***If you require a dial out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number*** Dear All, The next At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call is scheduled for Wednesday, 22 January 2020 at 13:00 UTC for 90 mins. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/tsr3vyn The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/sQeJBw Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566 / Meeting ID: 765-717-566 – Please note, the zoom room link and Meeting ID will remain the same for each weekly meeting. Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN [streamtext.net] [streamtext.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.streamtext.net_pla…> ADIGO Conference Bridge: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.adigo.com_icann&d=…> At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/jYDpB If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge.icann.org_&d=D…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_icann…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_icann…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANNAtLar…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANNAtLar…>

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At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG)
by ICANN Policy Calendar Jan. 17, 2020

Jan. 17, 2020

***If you require a dial out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number*** Dear All, The next At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call is scheduled for Wednesday, 22 January 2020 at 13:00 UTC for 90 mins. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/tsr3vyn The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/sQeJBw Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566 / Meeting ID: 765-717-566 - Please note, the zoom room link and Meeting ID will remain the same for each weekly meeting. Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN [streamtext.net] [streamtext.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.streamtext.net_pla…> ADIGO Conference Bridge: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.adigo.com_icann&d=…> At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/jYDpB If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge.icann.org_&d=D…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_icann…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_icann…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANNAtLar…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANNAtLar…>

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At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG)
by ICANN Policy Calendar Jan. 16, 2020

Jan. 16, 2020

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