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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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Reminder - Available travel slots for ICANN 60
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 1, 2017

Aug. 1, 2017

Dear All, Please see below a note from Alan Greenberg, ALAC Chair, regarding available travel slots for ICANN 60. ** The ALAC has three travel slots available for the ICANN 60 meeting in Abu Dhabi, 28 October - 02 November 2017. The travel slots will be allocated to At-Large participants who are ACTIVELY involved in some ICANN policy activity, or those with a strong history of such involvement in the past and an interest to restart. Those include gNSO or ccNSO PDPs, CCWGs, ALAC support Working Groups and the At-Large Review (with a lesser emphasis on the latter) If you are interested in being considered for one of these travel slots, please write to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> and provide the following information: 1. Full name, Citizenship, Country of residence 2. Your affiliation or connection with At-Large (ALS, Individual Member, RALO) 3. What ICANN Policy Activities (as above) you are involved with. Please be specific and detail what your involvement is (teleconferences, mailing list activity, etc.) 4. Certification that support to attend this meeting is not otherwise available. We have a very short time in which to finalize our traveler list, so replies are due no later than 23:59 UTC on Wednesday, 02 August 2017. Alan Greenberg Chair, ALAC ** Kind regards, 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[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…> [nknown.png]

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CROP TRIP 5-6 October 2017
by Glenn McKnight July 28, 2017

July 28, 2017

Hi Folks The next ARIN meeting will be in San Jose, California on Oct 5 and 6 with a NANOG meeting prior to the ARIN Meeting.. As stated in our CROP Strategic Plan we put high priority on the ongoing relationship with ARIN and their community. The NARALO CROP Strategic Plan is here https://community.icann.org/display/soaceoutreach/NARALO+Outreach+Strategic… The ARIN on the ROAD is being held in San Juan and our ALS in PR is actively involved in this event and the local ALS's will be involved. If interested in representing NARALO at the ARIN event in October you need to know the following" - This is a nine week window for anyone interested in applying for this trip. ICANN needs at least 6 to 8 weeks for funding requests. - Complete the form - Complete a post event report Please complete the form attached. It should be an active member of NARALO who attends this meeting and we will like to provide the trip to someone who didn't take a trip in FY17. We used all five of our trips last year https://community.icann.org/display/soaceoutreach/NARALO+Trip+Proposal+1+DR… Thanks Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight 289-830 6259 .

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Mentorship Program Application due July 31st
by Glenn McKnight July 28, 2017

July 28, 2017

Details https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-07-27-en ICANN Seeking Mentor for Global Indigenous Ambassador Program <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-07-27-en#> <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-07-27-en#> <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-07-27-en#> <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-07-27-en#> <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-07-27-en#> <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-07-27-en#> LOS ANGELES – 27 July 2017 - Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced a call for a volunteer to serve as a mentor for the Global Indigenous Ambassador Program. ICANN announced <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-06-14-en> the creation of the Global Indigenous Ambassador Program in June 2017. The program establishes two Indigenous Ambassadors, which will be selected from underrepresented indigenous communities. Through the inclusion of a broader and more diverse base of knowledgeable constituents, ICANN will be better equipped to support the next generation of the global Internet community. ICANN is now accepting applications for anyone interested in serving as a mentor for the two Global Indigenous Ambassadors. Mentors must be familiar with ICANN and At-Large, and have been active in one of the constituencies. Mentors must also meet a number of criteria, which are listed on this webpage <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E1idwhPVdASTKz-Gz7zmb--xXsDoIzSdGqF4yE9…>, as well as follow all of the requirements for coaches as described in the ICANN Fellowship Program's handbook for coaches <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Oyvi36_PftzzGqanDehB4eapR5kPYtdE-javRkn…> . The selected mentor will receive travel and hotel accommodations, as well as a per diem, for ICANN60 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, which will be held from 28 October – 3 November 2017. *The deadline for submitting an application is 31 July 2017. Applications are available here <https://goo.gl/forms/nJq425KPjPtBcofM2>.* ICANN encourages anyone who is qualified to apply for this special opportunity! *ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a commun*

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ICANN 61 FELLOWSHIP DEADLINES
by Glenn McKnight July 27, 2017

July 27, 2017

ICANN61 (Meeting A) in San Juan, Puerto Rico in North America to be held 10 - 15 March 2018 *Application Round open: 4 August 2017 at 23:59 UTC* Application Round close: 15 September 2017 at 23:59 UTC Selected Fellows announcement: 1 December 2017 Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight 289-830 6259 .

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NEXT GEN Deadlines
by Glenn McKnight July 27, 2017

July 27, 2017

*ICANN61 (Meeting A) in Puerto Rico to be held 10 March - 15 March 2018* - Application Round open: 11 September 2017 at 23:59 UTC - Application Round close: 20 October 2017 at 23:59 UTC - Selected NextGen announcement: 04 December 2017 The NASIG will be held in advance to ICANN 61 and we are encourage some of the NEXTGEN to attend the sessions Glenn Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight 289-830 6259 .

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Available travel slots for ICANN 60
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 26, 2017

July 26, 2017

Dear All, Please see below a note from Alan Greenberg, ALAC Chair, regarding available travel slots for ICANN 60. ** The ALAC has three travel slots available for the ICANN 60 meeting in Abu Dhabi, 28 October - 02 November 2017. The travel slots will be allocated to At-Large participants who are ACTIVELY involved in some ICANN policy activity, or those with a strong history of such involvement in the past and an interest to restart. Those include gNSO or ccNSO PDPs, CCWGs, ALAC support Working Groups and the At-Large Review (with a lesser emphasis on the latter) If you are interested in being considered for one of these travel slots, please write to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> and provide the following information: 1. Full name, Citizenship, Country of residence 2. Your affiliation or connection with At-Large (ALS, Individual Member, RALO) 3. What ICANN Policy Activities (as above) you are involved with. Please be specific and detail what your involvement is (teleconferences, mailing list activity, etc.) 4. Certification that support to attend this meeting is not otherwise available. We have a very short time in which to finalize our traveler list, so replies are due no later than 23:59 UTC on Wednesday, 02 August 2017. Alan Greenberg Chair, ALAC ** Kind regards, 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> [unknown.png]

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Seeking Mentor for ICANN Global Indigenous Ambassador Program
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 26, 2017

July 26, 2017

Dear All, ICANN announced the creation of the Global Indigenous Ambassador Program in June 2017. The program establishes two Indigenous Ambassadors, to be selected from under-represented indigenous communities. Through the inclusion of a broader and more diverse base of knowledgeable constituents, ICANN will be better equipped to support the next generation of the global Internet community. ICANN is now accepting applications for a Mentor for the two Global Indigenous Ambassadors. Mentors must be familiar with ICANN and At Large and been active in one of the constituencies. Mentors must also meet a number of criteria that are listed on this webpage<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E1idwhPVdASTKz-Gz7zmb--xXsDoIzSdGqF4yE9…>. Among these are that they must follow the requirements for coaches as described in the ICANN Fellowship handbook for coaches which can be found here<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Oyvi36_PftzzGqanDehB4eapR5kPYtdE-javRkn…>. The selected Mentor will receive travel, hotel, and per diem for the ICANN60 Conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to be held 28 October - 3 November 2017. The deadline for submitting applications is 31 July 2017. Get your application here<https://goo.gl/forms/nJq425KPjPtBcofM2>. ICANN encourages anyone who is qualified to apply for this special opportunity! Kind regards, 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> [unknown.png]

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Read the Post-ICANN59 Policy Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 25, 2017

July 25, 2017

Dear All, This Post-ICANN59 Policy Report captures outcomes and decisions as well as overviews of activities in Johannesburg. Representatives from the Advisory Committees and Supporting Organizations organized the program. We appreciate your contributions that lead to a successful ICANN59 Policy Forum. Click the link to read the report: https://go.icann.org/2sVmjdE 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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July 2017: Input needed for the NARALO newsletter
by Eduardo Diaz July 25, 2017

July 25, 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 July 2017 newsletter: Due date: 7 /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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