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fucked.nyc
by Joly MacFie Sept. 21, 2018

Sept. 21, 2018

I have just been contacted by the former registrant of fucked.nyc. He registered it via namecheap.com on March 3 2015 and renewed it earlier this week. On Feb 18 2017 he received a msg from Neustar informing him that it had been found non-compliant with the "Seven Word Policy" and deleted. Neustar advised him to contact his registrar for any refunds they might care to make. He contacted NameCheap who essentially said "Forgettaboutit'", despite him pointing out that at no time had he been notified about, or agreed to be bound by, any such policy. Here is NameCheap's response: *Recently, you contacted our Live Chat support regarding deletion offucked.nyc <http://fucked.nyc/>. Feel free to use chat ID XQR-359-35382 for reference.We wanted to let you know, that we have forwarded a suggestion about special notices for .NYC domains to the corresponding team.We are really sorry that you faced such a situation and our replies were not so helpful. Different Registry companies can have different policies in regards of registration their domains and they usually reserve a right to change their requirements or delete domains which do not meet them.This does not happen often, still it is not possible to keep customers informed about all the Registry policies or their changes on a contant manner, to our regret.The amount you paid for the domain purchase was used to register/renew the domain at the .NYC Registry. However, the Registry still can delete domains without any refund if they do not meet their requirements. We are working on improving our performance and hopefully special messages on the site can help to avoid such situations in future.If you have questions or require assistance, feel free to contact us at any time.* The registrant did some further research and surmised that Neustar's vigilance could well be due to my Feb 6 letter <http://isoc-ny.org/misc/2017-02-06_isoc-ny_dotnyc.pdf> pointing out they were asleep at the wheel. It appeared to him the relevant page <http://www.ownit.nyc/restricted-reserved> had been hurriedly updated. Since, apparently he has other domains that might also be considered variants on the 7 words, he got back on to Neustar for some clarification, demanded to see a list. 'Guy' at Neustar support informed him that nothing of the like existed - that it was decided on case by case basis - and to add insult to injury sany deleted restricted names might, as policies change, be released and sold to the highest bidder without any recourse for the original registrant. Thus he writes *I have concluded that all of my .nyc domain names (more than 20) were registered without binding terms or a policy of any kind on behalf of Namecheap or Neustar / ownit.nyc <http://ownit.nyc/>, and I suspect that this is a case for a large percentage of sold .nyc domains. Yet my domain name was seized for a breach of policy, a policy I was never introduced to nor agreed to. If any of my other names are added to the list, they can seize it at any time, despite the fact that I've owned them for 2 years now.* *The greatest ethical concern I have is that an entity operating in this way reserves the right to put a domain name on the reserved/restricted list at any point in time, even if it was already sold and owned for 2 years. I was informed by "Guy" at Neustar support that there is a possibility reserved/restricted names will be released in the future, however they are released back to the public (they go back up for sale), not to the original owner. I have many .nyc domain names that appear as variations according to their list.* *Where is the oversight? Who is to prevent Neustar from seizing a domain name for a period of time, then conveniently releasing it later only to buy it themselves using an alias or through a third party?* <snip> *It just doesn't seem right. If Neustar was unable to properly inform name holders on policy creations, changes, and updates in the past 5 years on city tax dollars, I don't think they should operate for another second. It shouldn't take a committee to generate a "no", I think their shady track record in the past 5 years speaks for itself. And this being New York City, we deserve better.* I've responded to him, noting that 7 word policy is in the City's .nyc contract (appears to have been published April 1 2015, and the .nyc Acceptable Use Policy (which doesn't mention that policy but says they can delete at will) has been public since July 2014. Caveat emptor. I noted that Neustar is obligated to file copies of Registrar Registry Agreements with the City, and he could FOIL it to see if NameCheap had met their obligations. I also opined that, in the unlikely event Neustar were to resell a previously deleted name, they would be asking for trouble, However I think he rightfully raises the wider issue of the right of registrants to be properly informed of restrictive gTLD policies before they put their money on the line. Is there something like that in existing policy? And also, to possibly the wider amusement of schoolboys etc, maybe ICANN or somebody should perhaps maintain a definitive reference of unacceptable variants of the 7 words. joly -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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Ebooks of ICANN 60
by Glenn McKnight Oct. 29, 2017

Oct. 29, 2017

The ICANN 60 Presentations at ATLARGE Meetings New gTLD http://online.fliphtml5.com/gnel/eiih/ SubPro - ICANN60_ALAC_v3 http://online.fliphtml5.com/gnel/hlmz/ *At-Large APRALO Capacity Building Part 1 <http://sched.co/CbJ1>* *http://online.fliphtml5.com/gnel/nnnz/ <http://online.fliphtml5.com/gnel/nnnz/>* *SSR2* *http://online.fliphtml5.com/gnel/stxp/ <http://online.fliphtml5.com/gnel/stxp/>* *SSAC Activities Update ICANN60 Abu Dhabi October 2017 FINAL* *http://online.fliphtml5.com/gnel/riss/ <http://online.fliphtml5.com/gnel/riss/>* *Consumer Trust* *http://online.fliphtml5.com/gnel/stxp/ <http://online.fliphtml5.com/gnel/stxp/>* *CCWG Accountability Workstream 2* *http://online.fliphtml5.com/gnel/nswc/ <http://online.fliphtml5.com/gnel/nswc/>* *ATLAS lll Planning * *http://online.fliphtml5.com/gnel/cgqw/ <http://online.fliphtml5.com/gnel/cgqw/>* *GSE_At Large Session_29 Oct APRALO * *http://online.fliphtml5.com/gnel/ztdk/ <http://online.fliphtml5.com/gnel/ztdk/>* *Public Responsibility Update* *http://online.fliphtml5.com/gnel/ztdk/ <http://online.fliphtml5.com/gnel/ztdk/>* *Outreach and Engagement * *http://online.fliphtml5.com/gnel/prtt/ <http://online.fliphtml5.com/gnel/prtt/>* *Technology Taskforce* *http://online.fliphtml5.com/gnel/xqhw/ <http://online.fliphtml5.com/gnel/xqhw/>* Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight 289-830 6259 .

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VOTE RESULT: NARALO ROP 2017
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 28, 2017

Oct. 28, 2017

Dear All, The NARALO ROP poll has now closed. To confirm: NARALO has ratified its new Rules of Procedures to replace the existing NARALO’s Rules of Procedures. QUESTION: Do you agree to the ratification of the NARALO's New Rules of Procedures to replace the existing NARALO's Rules of Procedures? As at Poll close: Friday 27 October 2017 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 18 · Group size: 24 · Percentage voted: 75.00 Ranked by votes Rank Vote Option ID Vote Option Votes % 1 15913239 Yes 16 88.89 2 15913240 No 1 5.56 2 15913241 Abstain 1 5.56 You may view the result independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=307731WGFKnXWM4iHrEiDHSHaN The New Rules of Procedures can be found HERE<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/60492624/NARALO%20RULES%20…>. More Information: https://community.icann.org/x/UAubAw. ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/facebook.com/icannatlar…>atlarge<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/facebook.com/icannatlar…> Twitter: @<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/@ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/@ICANNAtLarge>

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ICANN 60 Readout Session in NYC
by Joly MacFie Oct. 25, 2017

Oct. 25, 2017

We have set this for Nov 27 5pm-7pm at the School of International and Public Affairs 420 W 118th St, New York, NY 10027 -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 <(218)%20565-9365> Skype:punkcast -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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Fwd: [ALAC] DNS WOMEN COCKTAIL - you are invited ! Pleas join us at this already traditional cocktail!
by Judith Hellerstein Oct. 24, 2017

Oct. 24, 2017

For those women asking about the Women's DNS event here is the info Judith Sent from my iPhone Judith(a)jhellerstein.com Skype ID:Judithhellerstein Begin forwarded message: > From: Vanda Scartezini <vanda(a)scartezini.org> > Date: October 24, 2017 at 10:38:56 AM EDT > To: 'ALAC List' <alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> > Subject: [ALAC] DNS WOMEN COCKTAIL - you are invited ! Pleas join us at this already traditional cocktail! > > > Vanda Scartezini > Polo Consultores Associados > Av. Paulista 1159, cj 1004 > 01311-200- Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil > Land Line: +55 11 3266.6253 > Mobile: + 55 11 98181.1464 > Sorry for any typos. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > ALAC mailing list > ALAC(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac > > At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org > ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(AL…

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ICANN Global Indigenous Ambassador Program Accepts Applications
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 24, 2017

Oct. 24, 2017

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today announced the opening of applications for the Global Indigenous Ambassador Program. Two Indigenous Ambassadors will be selected from underrepresented indigenous communities to attend ICANN61. Applicants must be members of unserved or underserved tribal or native communities and meet the ICANN Fellowship Program criteria<https://www.icann.org/fellowshipprogram>. Selected participants will receive travel, hotel, and per diem for the ICANN61 Conference in Puerto Rico, to be held 10-15 March 2018. “ICANN will be better equipped to support the next generation of the global Internet community through the inclusion of a broader and more diverse base of knowledgeable constituents.” Said Loris Taylor, President & CEO, Native Public Media, “This is an exciting opportunity for two Indigenous Ambassadors to learn about ICANN and the At-Large Community, representing the best interests of Internet end users." The deadline for submitting applications is 17 November 2017. * Access your application here: Global Indigenous Ambassador Application<https://goo.gl/forms/jnjFBpaKFYhM94Rz2> ICANN wants participants to learn as much as possible during ICANN61. As part of the program, Indigenous Ambassadors will: * Work with an indigenous mentor for the duration of the conference. * Attend the ICANN Newcomer meeting with a Public Responsibility Support team representative who will facilitate the session to ensure inclusion. * Participate in the Fellowship morning sessions for the duration of the conference to gain an understanding of and experience with ICANN and the multistakeholder community. * Participate in the newcomer Onboarding Program both prior to coming to ICANN61 and during ICANN61. * Submit a detailed report within 30 days after the conference – describing activities and assessing the Ambassador's experience. These reports help ICANN evaluate future Fellowship efforts. This round of the program will launch at around the ICANN60 Public Meeting in Abu Dhabi in October 2017. In the previous round, applications for ambassadors, which was expanded to global indigenous communities, were received from nearly all continents. The two ICANN60 Ambassadors are from the United States and Bolivia, and the Indigenous Mentor is from Brazil. ICANN encourages anyone who is qualified to apply for this special opportunity! ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/facebook.com/icannatlar…>atlarge<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/facebook.com/icannatlar…> Twitter: @<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/@ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/@ICANNAtLarge>

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October 2017: Input needed for the NARALO newsletter
by Eduardo Diaz Oct. 22, 2017

Oct. 22, 2017

@All: Please send me any images, brief updates, or event information (past, present, or future) that you would like to be featured in the October 2017 newsletter: Due date: 10 /2 8 /17 Updates should be kept down to two or three lines. For event information please send me the pertinent event details or point me to a calendar so that I can pull it from there. I look forward to receiving and sharing all your news. Best, Eduardo Note: My commitment to do this newsletter was for *3 years* which will end with the January 2018 issue. Let me know if you are interested in continuing with the production of the NARALO newsletter after that date. *NOTICE:* This email may contain information which is confidential and/or subject to legal privilege, and is intended for the use of the named addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose or copy any part of this email. If you have received this email by mistake, please notify the sender and delete this message immediately.

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: NARALO ROP 2017
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 20, 2017

Oct. 20, 2017

Dear All, NARALO Chair and Secretariat announce the start of the vote on NARALO ROP. QUESTION: Do you agree to the ratification of the NARALO's New Rules of Procedures to replace the existing NARALO's Rules of Procedures? Please note: * At-Large Structure representatives and Unaffiliated Members have received email entitled “Vote Credentials: NARALO ROP 2017” to cast votes in their respective online polls. * At-Large Structure representatives should cast vote in the ‘General Poll’, which closes on 27 October 2017 at 23:59 UTC. * Unaffiliated Members should cast vote in the ‘Unaffiliated Poll’, which closes on 26 October 2017 at 23:59 UTC. The New Rules of Procedures can be found HERE<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/60492624/NARALO%20RULES%20…>. More Information: https://community.icann.org/x/UAubAw. ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/facebook.com/icannatlar…>atlarge<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/facebook.com/icannatlar…> Twitter: @<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/@ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/@ICANNAtLarge>

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Oct 24 Digital Access Day
by Glenn McKnight Oct. 19, 2017

Oct. 19, 2017

[image: Inline image 1] Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight 289-830 6259 .

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Michael Gurstein Obit
by Glenn McKnight Oct. 17, 2017

Oct. 17, 2017

http://v1.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/Deaths.20171014.93393983/BDASto… Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight 289-830 6259 .

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