November 2008 - NA-Discuss - lists.icann.org

Who Are Internet Users?
by Dharma Dailey Nov. 7, 2008

Nov. 7, 2008

This is another issue that seems to make ICANN conversations difficult: Who is an internet user? 9 times out of 10 an "internet user" is used to cloak the agenda of groups that may, in fact, be a tiny sliver of internet users as a whole. I think it would be great for NARALO to map who the internet users are that we work most closely with as individual ALSs. This could inform recruitment of new ALSs, strengthen collaboration within NARALO -- "Who are we working with?" -- and, begin to identify the many flavors of "internet user" that circulate at ICANN. -Dharma Dailey

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Remote Participation in Cairo Meeting (or lack thereof)
by Thompson, Darlene Nov. 6, 2008

Nov. 6, 2008

Hi all, I'm in the Secretariats meeting right now and brought up the issue of the lack of telephonic remote participation in Cairo, as some of you have brought it up. Nick's reply was that because it worked so horribly for the last few meetings that he gave up for this one. Mexico will be an entirely different matter though, because of the Summit. They will be trying different ways in Mexico to try to make remote participation work. We shall see. D

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Proposal - Outreach Event
by Robert Guerra Nov. 4, 2008

Nov. 4, 2008

I wish to share the call for proposals for the 19th annual Computers, Freedom, and Privacy conference. As a member of the program committee for the conference, I would be supportive of proposals coming from At-Large and/or ICANN Below are details. regards Robert --- http://www.cfp2009.org/ The 19th annual Computers, Freedom, and Privacy conference is now accepting proposals for panels, workshop sessions, and other events. CFP is the leading policy conference exploring the impact of the Internet, computers and communications technologies on society. It will be taking place in June 2009, just months into a brand new U.S. administration -- an exciting moment in history, as we look into the future and ask, "Where do we go from here?" For more than a decade, CFP has anticipated policy trends and issues and has shaped the public debate on the future of privacy and freedom in an ever more technology-filled world. CFP focuses on topics such as freedom of speech, privacy, intellectual property, cybersecurity, telecommunications, electronic democracy, digital rights and responsibilities, and the future of technologies and their implications. We are requesting proposals and ideas for panels, plenaries, debates, keynote speakers, and other sessions that will address these and related topics and how we can shape public policy and the public debate on these topics as we create the future. We especially encourage proposals that: * Take advantage of our Washington, DC location * Shed light on what we can expect from the new administration * Incorporate a global and international perspective * Focus on the future and what we can expect in the years to come in technology and policy * Include debates or otherwise present challenging points of view * Inform attendees about cutting-edge technologies and issues However, we encourage proposals in all areas. The more complete and fleshed out a proposal, the more likely it will be accepted -- but we welcome the submission of all good ideas. Open participation is invited for proposals on panels, tutorials, speaker suggestions, and birds of a feather sessions through the CFP 2009 submission page. Please read the submission guidelines. The deadlines are coming up: tutorial and plenary proposals must be received by December 19, 2008. Suggested topics This is a list of suggested topics, but we you have a good idea for a topic that's not in this list, please feel free to send it along. * Information Privacy * Anonymity Online * Government Transparency * Voting Technology * Online Campaigning * Social Networks * Citizen Journalism * Cybercrime & Cyberterrorism * Digital Education * Copyright and Fair Use * Patent Reform * Open Access * P2P Networks * Information Policy and Free Trade * Media Concentration * Genes & Bioethics * Electronic Medical Records * Web Accessibility * Open Standards * Network Neutrality * High-Speed Internet Access Policy * Freedom of Information * Technology Policy Administration Submission Deadlines * Panel, Tutorial, and Speaker proposals: December 19, 2008

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mapping icann's impact on internet users
by Dharma Dailey Nov. 3, 2008

Nov. 3, 2008

Hi Evan and all, Here is a little chart / matrix that I pulled together hoping that we might be able to collectively map ICANN's influence on internet users and how we can best support the interests of internet users as At- Large. Perhaps we can do something with it as a prelude to the Summit or during the Summit. Best Regards, Dharma Dailey

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