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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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Homework from GA: short para about NARALO mtg and ARIN participation.
by avri doria June 6, 2017

June 6, 2017

Hi, Not sure this is where it was to be sent. What I valued most about the NAROLO GA was the chance to see the group functioning as a group. I am an only an alternate member of NARALO for ISOC-NY and often am looking elsewhere in ICANN, so perhaps have missed the degree of cooperation on the list. Seeing what sort of group we may be becoming, over the 3 days, was a good thing. Personally I think more time could have been spent on a smaller number of topics, but in general thought the agenda worked out well and was worth the time. I think the combination with an ARIN meeting was brilliant. The At-Large can give advice on any issue related to ICANN's mission in names or numbers, so it is good to be in understanding with our counterpart in the numbers space, not quite a sub-component of ASO, but virtually, sort of. Personally, though a long time subscriber to the policy list, and previous remote attendee, I was happy to finally participate in one. I appreciate their openness and they way their process allowed for our participation. There is a lot to be learned from the way in which they implement the multistakeholder process that i am still digesting. thanks avri --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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North American School of Internet Governance
by Glenn McKnight April 30, 2017

April 30, 2017

The first North American School of Internet Governance is looking for your suggestions to help shape the content of the NASIG event in March 2018. Eduardo, Alfredo and Javier and part of the core team formulating the various components of the event but they are looking for your participation in the Survey Monkey survey www.surveymonkey.com/r/YD3BTBG Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight 289-830 6259 .

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April 2017: Input needed for the NARALO newsletter
by Eduardo Diaz April 26, 2017

April 26, 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 April 201 7 newsletter. Due date: 4 /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 -- *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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REMINDER / Invitation | 2017 - Third Capacity Building Webinar | 26 April from 21:00-22:30 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 25, 2017

April 25, 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 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 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, On behalf of Tijani Ben Jemaa, Chair of the Capacity Building Working Group, we would like to invite you to join the third webinar of the new At-Large Capacity Building Program – 2017<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> on the Topic of “How ALS Members and Individuals may contribute to the Policy Development Process (PDP)”. The trainers will be Alan Greenberg<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…>, Chair of the ALAC and Olivier Crépin-Leblond<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…>, Chair of EURALO. The webinar is scheduled on Wednesday 26 April from 21:00-22:30 UTC (90 minutes). For other times: https://tinyurl.com/lmg3ajk[tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__tinyurl.com_lmg3ajk&d=…> The draft agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/-c-RAw[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/alcb2017/ Conference ID’s: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 If you require a dial-out, please contact At-Large Staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org with your preferred number. Thank you. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Website: [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge.icann.org_&d=D…>atlarge.icann.org Facebook: [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_icann…>facebook.com/icann<facebook.com/icannatlarge>[facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_icann…>atlarge<facebook.com/icannatlarge> 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…>ICANNAtLarge<@ICANNAtLarge> [nknown.png]

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Re: [NA-Discuss] NARALO Election Self Nomination: ALAC Representative
by Javier Rua April 24, 2017

April 24, 2017

Congrats too! Javier Rúa-Jovet +1-787-396-6511 twitter: @javrua skype: javier.rua1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/javrua > On Apr 7, 2017, at 5:36 PM, Seth M Reiss <seth.reiss(a)lex-ip.com> wrote: > > Dear NA Ralo > > I am also interested in running for the ALAC Representative Position. > > I will complete the nomination form and submit my SOI in due course. > > Meanwhile, if anyone has any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. > > Kind regards, > > Seth M. Reiss > 3770 Lurline Drive | Honolulu, HI 96816 > (: 808.521.7080 | 7: 808.675.5805 | *: seth.reiss(a)lex-ip.com > > > > From: na-discuss-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:na-discuss-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Glenn McKnight > Sent: Friday, April 07, 2017 10:46 AM > To: John Laprise > Cc: NA Discuss > Subject: Re: [NA-Discuss] NARALO Election Self Nomination: ALAC Representative > > Hi John > I support your nomination > > Please complete the nomination box for the website and your statement also update your SOI > https://community.icann.org/display/NARALO/NARALO+2017+Elections > > Thanks > G > > Glenn McKnight > mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com > skype gmcknight > twitter gmcknight > . > > On Fri, Apr 7, 2017 at 4:16 PM, John Laprise <jlaprise(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hello everyone, > > I am stepping forward as a candidate for the NARALO ALAC representative position. I have been an active participant of ALAC for a number of years now including co-authoring policy positions, attending ICANN meetings, and engaging with At Large and other SO/ACs as a member of WGs and CCWGs. As NARALO’s ALAC representative, my first priority would be to listen and bring your concerns and contributions to ALAC discussions. I left the private sector and academia to found a non-profit focused on serving and empowering Internet users. Serving NARALO is a continuation of my service and I humbly ask for your support. > > Best regards, > > John Laprise > Founder > > Association of Internet Users > > > ------ > NA-Discuss mailing list > NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss > > Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.org > ------ > > > Virus-free. www.avast.com > ------ > NA-Discuss mailing list > NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss > > Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.org > ------

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NARALO Election Update
by Glenn McKnight April 24, 2017

April 24, 2017

https://community.icann.org/display/NARALO/NARALO+2017+Elections A quick update The nomination period closes on May 12th and we have to date two positions that will have more than one person nominated and accepted. This is after our May 8th monthly meeting. Timetable 12 May 2017 Nominations Close. 13 May 2017 NARALO Call– for positions where all nominees have either accepted or rejected the nomination (if required), the NARALO Chair will attempt to seek consensus on who to select. This can either be a separate call or the Normal NARALO meeting 15 May 2017 Deadline for Nomination Acceptance. Self-nominations need not be accepted. 22 May - 26 May 2017 For any position(s) where consensus was not reached during a NARALO meeting, an electronic poll of NARALO ALSes and unaffiliated members will be conducted. *Note: The vote procedure will be conducted based on relevant sections outlined in the NARALO Operating Principle. In an event of a tie for the NARALO ALAC Member (2017 AGM - 2018 AGM) selection, Section 19 of the NARALO Operating Principle <https://community.icann.org/x/ThvRAg> will be applied* We have in the past. when we have multiple people nominated we have a* Meet the Candidate *call and each candidate has an opportunity to explain their motives for standing for office. We will wait till the nomination period is finished to determine the number of persons and positions before schedule a purpose call. Thanks Glenn Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight 289-830 6259 .

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NARALO representative to the ICANN Nominating Committee
by Evan Leibovitch April 24, 2017

April 24, 2017

I am honoured to nominate Leah Symekher, President of the ISOC San Francisco Bay Chapter ALS, for this position. -- Evan Leibovitch Toronto, Canada Em: evan at telly dot org Sk: evanleibovitch Tw: el56

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NARALO CROPP Strategic Plan FY 18
by Glenn McKnight April 22, 2017

April 22, 2017

Hi Folks The CROPP funding has been approved for FY 18 which includes the NARALO five trips from July 1, 2017 to June 31, 2018 As all RALOs, NARALO has to create a Strategic Outreach strategy for this period and in the past year we used all our trips ( last one to be used in May) for the current fiscal period and it resulted in two new ALS's and 10 Unaffiliated members and undocumented good will and engagement at each of the events. We need to ask your opinions on this year's plan 1. Who and where should our focus be? 2. What events should we attend? 3. How can the plan be integrated with Chris Modini's plan 4. What restrictions should we have? 6 What is reasonable expectations 7 Who is interested in attending a CROPP trip, and what is the event of interest The new plan will follow the same format as last year. Here is the shared google doc for edits for this year https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_itHjqNQeavZiVd3Qwhk20wN_3aKkbXOtL6H0Xz… *Below is the FY 17 plan* *1.0 FY'17 Overview* *NARALO's Outreach and Engagement Plan* for FY 17 takes a two part approach, First we need to take stock of the gaps and opportunities of the existing ALS population. Secondly, once this is done we can use the results of the analysis to help shape the Outreach/Engagement plan moving to close the gaps and recruit potential volunteers and also engage the current ALS volunteers we do have. Changes in approach for the FY 17 We wanted to encourage new travellers/ALS members to take advantage of the trips we have been providing regular updates on all the NARALO calls by the travellers. Except for the IGF USA trip all the other trips focus on single person travel. We decided after the poor representation at the NTEN event to discontinue attending this conference. Another new onus is completing the CROPP trips early in the early vs the late entries. We have have seen in previous years submissions made in late winter posing logistical problems for staff. This year three of the five submissions have been in May 2016 for the FY 17 year. 1.1 Gap Analysis - ARIN trip in October in Houston, Texas. Note that ARIN and NARALO have a MOU and efforts are being made to be colloborative and informative to their community - No reps from SouthWest USA - No preps from Canadian Praires( Two ALS decertified in Praires) - No reps in NorthWest USA - No Canadian First Nations group( E Manitoba decertified) - Only one ALS in Midwest USA 1.2 Volunteer Recruitment - Another approach is find new groups on their specific interest so they have a specific interest in the ICANN ecosytem 1.3 Clarity of Plan To identify the opportunities to enable some of the NARALO members to outreach to a specific audiences to educate them on the value of ICANN, ALAC and specifically NARALO. In addition in underserved sectors we will deliberately do outreach for recruitment to become new ALS's. *1.4 Attributes of Participants* - Positive attitude to proactive marketing - Confident and supported by RALO - Focused and purposeful - Proven track record - Preparation of the target market to educate - Awareness of the ICANN ecosystem *1.5 Environmental Factors* - Research completed on existing ALS participation, absence and issues - Event has opportunities to promote, speaking engagement and networking opportunities - Match of NARALO goals and event's mission - Endorsement of NARALO of event schedule *1.6 Skills of Participants* - Assumption that the sponsored NARALO member is willing and able to present to an audience, conduct interviews, do radio interviews and more - Understand importance of social media reporting - Prompt reporting of event and followup *1.7 Plan Implementation Timelines* May Draft plan prepared and discussed at Outreach & Engagement June Plan Submitted to NARALO for Approval. Adoption of Plan and submission of Trips July First Cropp Trips to IGF-USA Oct. to June Completion of the Five CROPP trips *1.8 Proposed Trips * *This trips listed below are suggestions based upon interest expressed in the past by NARALO Members* *Trip ONE and Trip Two July 14- New travellers* IGF USA Two travellers Seth Reiss and Louis Houle *Gap Analysis: US Wide event * *Trip Three- November - New traveller* Tom Lowenhaupt *GAP Analysis:* *Trip Four - October - New traveller* Leah Symekher ARIN Meeting *www.arin.net <http://www.arin.net/>* *Gap Analysis: ARIN MOU* *Trip Five* *TBA* *Traveller: Judith Hellerstein* *Gap Analysis: South Western Region of the United States* *1.9 Conclusion* We are pleased to submit the updated FY 17 strategic plan for critical feedback Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight 289-830 6259 .

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ARIN Next Round of Fellowships is Open
by Glenn McKnight April 21, 2017

April 21, 2017

How do I apply? Applications are now being accepted for ARIN's Fellowship Program to attend ARIN 40 in San Jose, CA from 5 - 6 October 2017. Apply now through 5:00 PM ET on Wednesday, 12 July 2017. Click the box below to complete your web-based application. Apply Now! <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ARIN40> Questions? Please email members(a)arin.net. https://www.arin.net/participate/meetings/fellowship.html Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight 289-830 6259 .

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