February 2017 - NA-Discuss - lists.icann.org

Reminder to Vote
by Glenn McKnight Feb. 16, 2017

Feb. 16, 2017

Hi Folks The Big Pulse links work and I voted tonight. Please let me know if you have any issues. The poll is open till Feb 25th giving us lots of time to vote. I will be checking in with Ariel on our NARALO votes cast not the results. As soon as the voting is completed I will be casting my vote on the will and pleasure of the NARALO community. Thanks for participating Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight .

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: NARALO Vote for the ICANN Board Director 2017 Cycle
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 15, 2017

Feb. 15, 2017

Dear All, NARALO’s Chair and Secretariat would like to announce the start of the NARALO vote for the ICANN Board Director 2017 Cycle. All ALS representatives and Unaffiliated Members have received Vote Credentials individually to cast vote in their respective electronic polls. Please note that NARALO Chair's vote in the Final Election is to be directed by the result of this NARALO vote. The poll for ALS representatives will be open from 15 Feb 2017 at 23:59 UTC to 25 Feb 2017 at 23:59 UTC. The poll for unaffiliated members will be open from 15 Feb 2017 at 23:59 UTC to 24 Feb 2017 at 23:59 UTC. ** Who do you support to become the ICANN Board Director selected by the At-Large Community (Seat #15) from the end of 2017 AGM (3 Nov 2017) to the end of 2020 AGM (23 Oct 2020)? Please select one candidate below (listed in alphabetical order of the last name): Alan Greenberg Leon Felipe Sanchez Ambia ** For more information of the Final Slate of Candidates: https://community.icann.org/x/3bTDAw For more information of the Board Director Selection Process: https://community.icann.org/x/6Q2MAg Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew, Yeşim Nazlar and Evin Erdoğdu ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Website: atlarge.icann.org Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge

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Survey Link / Meet the Candidates of the ICANN Board Director Selected by the At-Large Community, Tuesday, 14 February 2017 at 13:00 - 15:00 UTC
by Evin Erdogdu Feb. 15, 2017

Feb. 15, 2017

Dear All, If you were unable to complete the survey from this Tuesday’s Meet the Candidates Call, we invite you to do so by clicking on the following link: http://tinyurl.com/zts2db2 Thank you! Kind Regards, Evin Ashley Erdoğdu SO/AC Secretariat Operations Support Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email evin.erdogdu(a)icann.org<mailto:gisella.gruber@icann.org> Tel +90 539 551 5870 Skype ev.erdogdu One World, One Internet [id:image001.png@01D2682B.59286E30] From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 11:55 AM To: "na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: WITH LIVE CAPTIONING - REMINDER: Meeting Invitation / Meet the Candidates of the ICANN Board Director Selected by the At-Large Community, Tuesday, 14 February 2017 at 13:00 - 15:00 UTC ***Live Captioning will be provided on this call in English. If you do not have the bandwidth to join the call, the live Captioning streaming is available via this link:<http://www.atlarge.icann.org/teleconference-participation-en>https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file:///composeviewinternalloadurl/staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Please remember that it is now possible to connect your audio via the AC room, without using your telephone. You need a stable internet connection. If you would like a reminder of how to connect please let staff know. Si necesita una llamada a su telefono, por favor póngase en contacto con el personal de At-Large en staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file:///composeviewinternalloadurl/staff@atlarge.icann.org> con su número preferido. Por favor, recuerde que es posible conectar el audio a través de la Adobe Connect , sin necesidad de utilizar su teléfono. Se necesita una conexión a Internet estable . Si desea un recordatorio de cómo conectar por favor que el personal sepa. Si vous avez besoin d'un dial-out, merci de le communiquer au personnel At-Large à staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> avec votre numéro d'appel préféré. Nous vous rappelons que vous pouvez désormais utiliser l'audio de l'Adobe Connect room afin de vous connecter sans utiliser votre ligne téléphonique. Il vous faut une connexion internet stable. Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out - si nécessaire - ainsi que votre numéro à: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file:///composeviewinternalloadurl/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Dear All, As recently announced<https://atlarge.icann.org/news/announcement-1007-2017-02-03-en>, to help the At-Large Community to learn more about the background and views of the Final slate Candidates<https://community.icann.org/x/N6bDAw> for the ICANN Board Director position and to help the electorate members<https://community.icann.org/x/8LXDAw> to decide on their votes in the final election (starts on 21 Feb 2017, view timeline<https://community.icann.org/x/ORq4Aw>), the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC) have decided to organize an At-Large Community wide teleconference: Meet the Candidates of the ICANN Board Director Selected by the At-Large Community. Date and Time Tuesday, 14 February 2017 at 13:00 - 15:00 UTC (120 minutes) For other times: https://tinyurl.com/hh34tuj Participation Details To attend and speak in the teleconference, you may use its virtual meeting room (Adobe Connect) and/or the telephone bridge (Adigo). Spanish and French interpretation will be provided. * Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/bmspc/ * Dial in ADIGO Conference Bridge: - EN: 1638 - ES: 1738 - FR: 1838 - Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 - Other toll free numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ * If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Agenda 1. Opening and introduction by the Moderator - 3 min 2. Presentation by the Candidates - 20 min - 10 min for each Candidate to introduce himself and state his visions, views, positions as a future ICANN Board Director - Presentations will be carried out in alphabetical order of the surname (i.e. Alan Greenberg<https://community.icann.org/x/PqbDAw>, Leon Sanchez<https://community.icann.org/x/SabDAw>) 3. Questions & answers between the At-Large Community members and the Final Candidates - 95 min - No time limit for each question or response, but all are encouraged to speak concisely to optimize the interaction time - Questions can be addressed to both Candidates or to individual Candidates - Questions can be different from the questions asked in the Q&A wiki workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/ArXDAw>, or the same questions or follow-up questions for further clarification 4. Closing remarks and next steps by the Moderator - 2 min Recording and Transcript If you cannot attend, recording and transcript will be made available on the wiki page here as soon as available after the teleconference: https://community.icann.org/x/-pXRAw Background Information For background information of the ICANN Board Director Selection Process, please visit the At-Large Board Member Selection workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/6Q2MAg>. Any questions regarding the process should also be directed by email to program-admin(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:program-admin@atlarge.icann.org>. They will be answered as quickly as possible. Thank you, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew, Yeşim Nazlar and Evin Erdoğdu ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>Website: atlarge.icann.org <https://atlarge.icann.org/>Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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Online Narcotics (Opioids) Traffic and ICANN Contracted Parties
by gbruen＠knujon.com Feb. 15, 2017

Feb. 15, 2017

Hello all, As mentioned on Monday's NARALO call I have published the results of a months-long study of how various U.S.-based ICANN contracted parties handle reports of domains engaged in narcotics traffic. The specific narcotics here are opioids which are synthetic versions of morphine often mixed with other chemicals or time-release mechanisms. Abuse of narcotics is a global problem, but has been particularly sharp here in the U.S. in the last few year. Cybercriminals respond to news and have become aggressively predatory in offering a variety of illicit substances on different domains. In simple terms KnujOn collected illegal opioid selling domains and reported them in detail to registries, registrars, and ISPs. The illegal nature of these domains is particular to U.S. law so only U.S.-based companies were measured here. I may release a report later focusing on different regions and laws. The public report is here: http://knujon.com/onlineopioidsUSfeb2017.pdf I have blogged about the report on CircleID: http://www.circleid.com/posts/20170215_narcotics_traffic_is_not_part_of_a_h… Aside from the seriousness of the issue as an abuse of the DNS, the problem from our perspective is the response from some providers in terms of policy. The good news is that MOST of the contracted parties and ISPs simply reviewed the domains against their policies and then quickly terminated them. The bad news is that some Ry/Rg incorrectly claimed the "ICANN contract prevented them from acting", that they did not have "the technical ability to suspend domains", or that they "could not find evidence of illegal activity". One domain became "hidden" after we reported it to the registrar but continues to sell Fentanyl, a very dangerous drug. This is ultimately about failure of policy. These parties are making a choice not to investigate or suspend. -Garth -- Garth Bruen gbruen(a)knujon.com

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Submit Additional Questions to the Final Candidates of the ICANN Board Director Position Selected by At-Large
by Program Admin Feb. 14, 2017

Feb. 14, 2017

Dear All, The “Meet the Final Candidates of the ICANN Board Director Selected by the At-Large Community” teleconference has successfully concluded today. If you miss the call, you may listen to the recordings here: https://community.icann.org/x/-pXRAw. Transcript will be posted on the wiki as soon as we receive it. If you have any follow up or additional questions to ask the Final Slate of Candidates, please send your questions to program-admin(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:program-admin@atlarge.icann.org> no later than Thursday, 16 February 2017 23:59 UTC. In the meantime, you may view the written responses to questions submitted before the teleconference on the wiki workspace here: https://community.icann.org/x/ArXDAw. Instruction: * Please email your questions to the Candidates to program-admin(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:program-admin@atlarge.icann.org> for posting on the wiki. * Program Admin Staff will consolidate duplicative questions and perform minor editing for clarification, if necessary, before posting. The names of the At-Large members who sent questions will be recorded on the wiki. * Candidates are requested to send their response to program-admin(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:program-admin@atlarge.icann.org> for posting. Program Admin Staff will send announcement to the Community to view the responses. * All questions and responses will be posted in English. * For both Candidates to be able to read and understand the questions, please write them in English. If you are unable to write in English, Program Admin Staff will provide translation support within our capability (e.g. Spanish, French, Chinese, Turkish). Background Information View the Expressions of Interest (EoIs)<https://community.icann.org/x/N6bDAw> of the Final Slate of Candidates. For background information of the ICANN Board Director Selection Process, please visit the At-Large Board Member Selection workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/6Q2MAg>. Any questions regarding the process should also be directed by email to program-admin(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:program-admin@atlarge.icann.org>. They will be answered as quickly as possible. On behalf of the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC) Heidi Ullrich, Ariel Liang, Terri Agnew, and Yesim Nazlar At-Large Board Member Selection Program Admin Staff

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WITH LIVE CAPTIONING - REMINDER: Meeting Invitation / Meet the Candidates of the ICANN Board Director Selected by the At-Large Community, Tuesday, 14 February 2017 at 13:00 - 15:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 14, 2017

Feb. 14, 2017

***Live Captioning will be provided on this call in English. If you do not have the bandwidth to join the call, the live Captioning streaming is available via this link:<http://www.atlarge.icann.org/teleconference-participation-en><https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN><https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN>https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file://composeviewinternalloadurl/staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Please remember that it is now possible to connect your audio via the AC room, without using your telephone. You need a stable internet connection. If you would like a reminder of how to connect please let staff know. Si necesita una llamada a su telefono, por favor póngase en contacto con el personal de At-Large en staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file://composeviewinternalloadurl/staff@atlarge.icann.org> con su número preferido. Por favor, recuerde que es posible conectar el audio a través de la Adobe Connect , sin necesidad de utilizar su teléfono. Se necesita una conexión a Internet estable . Si desea un recordatorio de cómo conectar por favor que el personal sepa. Si vous avez besoin d'un dial-out, merci de le communiquer au personnel At-Large à staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> avec votre numéro d'appel préféré. Nous vous rappelons que vous pouvez désormais utiliser l'audio de l'Adobe Connect room afin de vous connecter sans utiliser votre ligne téléphonique. Il vous faut une connexion internet stable. Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out - si nécessaire - ainsi que votre numéro à: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file://composeviewinternalloadurl/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Dear All, As recently announced<https://atlarge.icann.org/news/announcement-1007-2017-02-03-en>, to help the At-Large Community to learn more about the background and views of the Final slate Candidates<https://community.icann.org/x/N6bDAw> for the ICANN Board Director position and to help the electorate members<https://community.icann.org/x/8LXDAw> to decide on their votes in the final election (starts on 21 Feb 2017, view timeline<https://community.icann.org/x/ORq4Aw>), the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC) have decided to organize an At-Large Community wide teleconference: Meet the Candidates of the ICANN Board Director Selected by the At-Large Community. Date and Time Tuesday, 14 February 2017 at 13:00 - 15:00 UTC (120 minutes) For other times: https://tinyurl.com/hh34tuj Participation Details To attend and speak in the teleconference, you may use its virtual meeting room (Adobe Connect) and/or the telephone bridge (Adigo). Spanish and French interpretation will be provided. * Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/bmspc/ * Dial in ADIGO Conference Bridge: - EN: 1638 - ES: 1738 - FR: 1838 - Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 - Other toll free numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ * If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Agenda 1. Opening and introduction by the Moderator - 3 min 2. Presentation by the Candidates - 20 min - 10 min for each Candidate to introduce himself and state his visions, views, positions as a future ICANN Board Director - Presentations will be carried out in alphabetical order of the surname (i.e. Alan Greenberg<https://community.icann.org/x/PqbDAw>, Leon Sanchez<https://community.icann.org/x/SabDAw>) 3. Questions & answers between the At-Large Community members and the Final Candidates - 95 min - No time limit for each question or response, but all are encouraged to speak concisely to optimize the interaction time - Questions can be addressed to both Candidates or to individual Candidates - Questions can be different from the questions asked in the Q&A wiki workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/ArXDAw>, or the same questions or follow-up questions for further clarification 4. Closing remarks and next steps by the Moderator - 2 min Recording and Transcript If you cannot attend, recording and transcript will be made available on the wiki page here as soon as available after the teleconference: https://community.icann.org/x/-pXRAw Background Information For background information of the ICANN Board Director Selection Process, please visit the At-Large Board Member Selection workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/6Q2MAg>. Any questions regarding the process should also be directed by email to program-admin(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:program-admin@atlarge.icann.org>. They will be answered as quickly as possible. Thank you, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew, Yeşim Nazlar and Evin Erdoğdu ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>Website: atlarge.icann.org <https://atlarge.icann.org/>Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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Responses Posted on the Q&A Wiki - Interacting with the Final Candidates of the ICANN Board Director Selected by the At-Large Community
by Program Admin Feb. 13, 2017

Feb. 13, 2017

Dear All, Please be so kind to note that the Final Slate of Candidates of the ICANN Board Director position have responded to the questions asked by the At-Large Community on the Q&A wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/ArXDAw. Best regards, Heidi Ullrich, Ariel Liang, Terri Agnew, and Yesim Nazlar At-Large Board Member Selection Program Admin Staff From: Program Admin <program-admin(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Friday, February 3, 2017 at 5:52 PM To: "na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: Tijani BEN JEMAA <tijani.benjemaa(a)topnet.tn> Subject: Questions & Answers Wiki Workspace Now Open - Interacting with the Final Candidates of the ICANN Board Director Selected by the At-Large Community Dear All, As recently announced<https://atlarge.icann.org/news/announcement-1005-2017-01-29-en>, Alan Greenberg<https://community.icann.org/x/PqbDAw> and Leon Sanchez<https://community.icann.org/x/SabDAw> have been selected as the Final Slate of Candidates ("Candidates") for the ICANN Board Director selected by the At-Large Community. To help the At-Large Community members to learn more about the background, views, and positions of the Candidates and to help the electorate members<https://community.icann.org/x/8LXDAw> to decide on their votes in the final election (starts on 21 Feb 2017, view timeline<https://community.icann.org/x/ORq4Aw>), the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC) have decided to organize the following interaction activities after soliciting feedback across the community: 1. An At-Large Community wide teleconference where Candidates introduce themselves and answer questions from members. 2. An interactive wiki workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/ArXDAw> for At-Large members to ask questions to the Final Slate of Candidates and for the Candidates to answer. Teleconference Mark your calendar! An At-Large Community wide teleconference will be held on Tuesday, 14 February 2017 13:00-15:00 UTC for the Community to meet the Candidates and ask questions about their vision about At-Large, ICANN, the Board and beyond. If you cannot attend, recording and transcript will be made available via the At-Large Board Member Selection wiki<https://community.icann.org/x/3bTDAw>. Agenda and participation details will be distributed shortly. Questions & Answers Wiki Workspace Before and after the At-Large Community wide teleconference on Tuesday, 14 February 2017, the At-Large Community will have two windows of opportunity to ask Candidates questions and view their responses in written form. The Q&A wiki workspace can be accessed here: https://community.icann.org/x/ArXDAw Before the teleconference: To prepare for the interactions with the Candidates in the teleconference, you may ask questions to the Candidates beforehand. These questions can be sent from now till Friday, 10 February 2017 23:59 UTC. After the teleconference: After viewing Candidates' responses to the questions posted before the teleconference and interacting with them during the teleconference, you may ask follow-up questions afterward. The follow up questions must be sent no later than Thursday, 16 February 2017 23:59 UTC. Instruction: * Please email your questions to the Candidates to program-admin(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:program-admin@atlarge.icann.org> for posting on the wiki. * Program Admin Staff will consolidate duplicative questions and perform minor editing for clarification, if necessary, before posting. The names of the At-Large members who sent questions will be recorded on the wiki. * Candidates are requested to send their response to program-admin(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:program-admin@atlarge.icann.org> for posting. Program Admin Staff will send announcement to the Community to view the responses. * All questions and responses will be posted in English. * For both Candidates to be able to read and understand the questions, please write them in English. If you are unable to write in English, Program Admin Staff will provide translation support within our capability (e.g. Spanish, French, Chinese, Turkish). Background Information For background information of the ICANN Board Director Selection Process, please visit the At-Large Board Member Selection workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/6Q2MAg>. Any questions regarding the process should also be directed by email to program-admin(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:program-admin@atlarge.icann.org>. They will be answered as quickly as possible. On behalf of the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC) Heidi Ullrich, Ariel Liang, Terri Agnew, and Yesim Nazlar At-Large Board Member Selection Program Admin Staff

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REMINDER: Meeting Invitation: NARALO Monthly Call on Monday, 13 February 2017 at 20:00 UTC for 90 mins
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 13, 2017

Feb. 13, 2017

If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file://composeviewinternalloadurl/staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Please remember that it is now possible to connect your audio via the AC room, without using your telephone. You need a stable internet connection. If you would like a reminder of how to connect please let staff know. Si vous avez besoin d'un dial-out, merci de le communiquer au personnel At-Large à staff(a)atlarge.icann.org avec votre numéro d'appel préféré. Nous vous rappelons que vous pouvez désormais utiliser l'audio de l'Adobe Connect room afin de vous connecter sans utiliser votre ligne téléphonique. Il vous faut une connexion internet stable. Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out - si nécessaire - ainsi que votre numéro à: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file://composeviewinternalloadurl/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Dear All, The next NARALO Monthly Call is scheduled for Monday, 13 February 2017 at 20:00 UTC for 90 mins. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/jkp45rj The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/A7LDAw ADIGO Conference Bridge: EN: 1638 FR: 1838 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll free numbers: <http://adigo.com/icann/>http://adigo.com/icann/ Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/naralo/ NARALO Wiki Space: <https://community.icann.org/x/N5Qi>https://community.icann.org/x/N5Qi If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Thank you. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew, Yeşim Nazlar and Evin Erdoğdu ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Website: <https://atlarge.icann.org/> atlarge.icann.org Facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> facebook.com/icann<facebook.com/icannatlarge><https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> @<@ICANNAtLarge><https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<@ICANNAtLarge> [unknown.png]

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SFBay ISOC Chapter - 2017 Elections & Board Introduction
by Leah Symekher Feb. 10, 2017

Feb. 10, 2017

Dear Friends: We are excited to inform you that the San Francisco Bay Area ISOC Chapter (SFBayISOC) held its annual board election last week.The elections engaged the participation of our members, the current board and were overseen by an election committee.We sincerely thank, Konstantin Kalaitzidis, Louie Lee & Annalisa Rogers for their support and guidance as the nominating committee during this election. It is with great pleasure that we introduce the *2017 Chapter Board Members*: *Chair – Susannah Gray* *Vice Chair – Fatema Kothari* *Secretary – Misako Manca* *Treasurer – Ken Krechmer * *Membership Communications and Engagement- Janet Vong* *NARALO Chapter Representative – Eve Edelson* The outgoing Chair, Leah Symekher, will support the new board in the role of Consultant & Advisor to the Board, Primary NARALO Chapter representative and Project Administrator. Additionally, Jean-Jacques Subrenat outgoing board member and Global Representative will continue to support the new board in the role of Global Representative–Advisor to the board. I thank you for your wonderful support and collaboration with the SFBay ISOC Chapter in the last 3 years during my leadership, and I hope for the same continued partnership with the incoming Board Members & Team. Please feel free to visit our website for bios of the new team: http://www.sfbayisoc.org/board/ Best Regards, Leah Symekher SFBay ISOC Chapter, Outgoing President/Chair

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New York Internet Society Urges Public Hearing on Renewal of .nyc TLD Contract
by Joly MacFie Feb. 10, 2017

Feb. 10, 2017

ISOC-NY's informal resolution for 2017 was "DO MORE ADVOCACY" or, as one might say, "IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!" and here is the first result. We invite comments and endorsements, either by replying to this message, or on http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8959 joly posted: "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New York Internet Society Urges Public Hearing on Renewal of .nyc TLD Contract The Internet Society New York Chapter (ISOC-NY) is concerned about the future of the .nyc Top Level Domain (TLD). At its January 31, 2017 meeting, the" *[image: ISOC-NY] <http://isoc-ny.org>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:* ** *New York Internet Society Urges Public Hearing on Renewal of .nyc TLD Contract* The *Internet Society New York Chapter* <http://isoc-ny.org> (ISOC-NY) is concerned about the future of the *.nyc Top Level Domain *(TLD). At its *January 31, 2017* meeting, the Chapter passed the following resolution: *“The Internet Society’s New York Chapter urges the city of New York to provide robust outreach and engagement opportunities for the city’s Internet stakeholder community prior to renewing the contract that will guide the operation of the .nyc TLD registry for the next 5 years.”* A *letter (pdf <http://isoc-ny.org/misc/2017-02-06_isoc-ny_dotnyc.pdf>)* has been sent by ISOC-NY President *Joly MacFie* to *Mayor DiBlasio*, *Public Advocate Letitia James*, and other City officials, demanding a public consultation before the .nyc contract is renewed. *Borough President Gale Brewer* deserves much credit for, as Chair of the City Council’s Technology Committee back in 2008 <http://www.isoc-ny.org/?p=441>, initiating a public process to manage the acquisition of the .nyc TLD, and continuing to champion it. However, in 2012, as the ICANN deadline approached, the Bloomberg administration rushed through a contract with minimal public participation. As a sop, when .nyc finally launched in 2014, a ‘Community Advisory Board’ was named. But it was never given any teeth, and it was eventually disbanded. Nevertheless community pressure had been sufficient to a) ensure neighborhood names were reserved, and b) institute a robust nexus policy. - i.e. only New York City denizens could register domains. In 2015-2016 the DeBlasio regime, to its credit, made some moves to roll out the neighborhood names, including model websites based on NYC open data. Sadly, these efforts appear to be flagging of late. Meanwhile the contractor Neustar is doing it’s best to recoup its investment by auctioning off ‘premium’ names to the highest bidder. Our research shows that many of these names are just being ‘parked’ by speculators rather than providing a real service to New Yorkers. Today, in New York City, no direct channels exist to enable our city’s Internet community to participate in shaping the future of this important and vital aspect of the City’s identity. In the wider world it has become accepted practice that Internet Governance succeeds via the multistakeholder governance process. As the initial 5 year operating contract comes to an end, it is vital that the city’s Internet stakeholders - businesses, government, civic organizations, academia, individual Internet users, and residents - be provided with an opportunity to comment on the quality of service provided under the original 5 year term, and voice their hopes and expectations for .nyc’s operation in the coming years. In our call for public engagement in a contract review, we’d like to hear community input on issues such as: - Should there be a ‘use it or lose it’ policy, especially as applied to premium names? - Currently the public has the right to report nexus or whois violations, should they be able to report other abuses? - Neustar is being bought. Should the contract be renegotiated? Or put out to competitive bid? - How can the neighborhood and other reserved names be used to be improve civic life? - Should a portion of the name sales income be dedicated to support those efforts? - Can we get clear reporting on just how much money is changing hands? - Should there be some proxy system that protects the privacy of individual registrants, while preserving nexus? - How can .nyc be integrated into the future Internet of Things and Smart City functions to give them better public accessibility? - How do we make nexus enforcement efforts more transparent? - How can the .nyc tld best serve immigrant communities, especially those with limited language skills? - How can the .nyc tld best serve as a living repository of City communal knowledge/memory? - And more! *Only a robust public discussion can ensure that the interests of New York City, and its people, are best served.* *Internet Society* *New York Chapter (ISOC-NY)* is one of more than 100 Internet Society Chapters around the world. Founded in 1997 ISOC-NY’s mission to assure the beneficial, open evolution of the global Internet, and to promote local initiatives and maximize the societal benefits which the Internet can bring to the New York community. http://isoc-ny.org *The .nyc Top Level Domain* or TLD is like .com, .org, .edu, and .gov but just for use by New York City’s residents and organizations. The city’s Department of Information Technology and Telecommunication oversees its operation, via its contractor, Neustar Inc. http://ownit.nyc *Follow-up* questions may be addressed to Joly MacFie, President of the New York Internet Society via president(a)isoc-ny.org <../../?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=president(a)isoc-ny.org>, (218) 565 9365 or subject matter expert Thomas Lowenhaupt at Tom(a)connecting.nyc <../../?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=Tom(a)connecting.nyc>. Comment <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8959#respond> See all comments <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8959#comments> *Permalink* http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8959 -

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