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X marks the spot - a really small spot
by Evan Leibovitch July 26, 2023

July 26, 2023

So apparently a certain purveyor of rockets, tunnels and electric cars is infatuated with the letter "X" to the point of destroying decades and billions of dollars in accumulated brand value in renaming Twitter. Most involved in tech are I'm sure aware of this already. Why am I posting this to ICANN mailing lists? To call attention to the stupidity of confusing domains with brands, something in which many domain sellers -- mainly speculative domain re-sellers -- gleefully engage. Apparently Mr. Musk seems to believe that acquiring "X.com" from Facebook -- along with some cosmetic redesigns -- constitutes a rebranding. Let this episode be a warning to others who would use a domain as a primary branding tactic, forgetting that: - A great number of tech companies have trademarked uses of the letter X <https://edition.cnn.com/2023/07/25/tech/meta-microsoft-trademarks-new-twitt…> for web services, most notable among them the aforementioned Facebook. So this is not an issue of Musk being able to bully smaller companies; - Then there's Microsoft, which has some such trademarks of its own and produces an obscure, little-known computing device known as an "XBox"; - Most people using Unix and Linux for their desktops have been using software known as "X" for decades (though it is being phased out ... very slowly). - Also consider that doing searches for "X" on the Internet is ikely to find paths to very family-UNfriendly parts of the web. Consider the American "X" rating given to films before 1990. Let this be a cautionary tale, unfolding before us in real time. A domain name is at best a minor part of branding strategy that must consider many other factors. Paying a substantial sum for that second-hand domain will not be the answer to your problems, and may indeed introduce new problems. And especially beware of domain resellers passing themselves off as branding experts. Evan Leibovitch, Toronto Canada @evanleibovitch / @el56

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by Waqar Ahmad July 26, 2023

July 26, 2023

Hi Team, Please enroll my email address as I am Canada based and wanted to participate actively in this program. Thanks Regards, Waqar Ahmad

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NARALO Response Regarding NomCom Rebalancing
by Greg Shatan [NARALO] July 9, 2023

July 9, 2023

All, I have attached the NARALO response to the ICANN Board Chair, Tripti Sinha's request for input regarding NomCom rebalancing. Thank you to all those who contributed to this document. -- *Greg Shatan* *Chair, NARALO*

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Call for comments on New gTLD Applicant Support and draft ALAC statement
by Greg Shatan [NARALO] July 9, 2023

July 9, 2023

Dear NARALO Members, We would like your feedback regarding issues relating to *Applicant Support *for New gTLD applicants in the upcoming next round of New gTLDs. The purpose of Applicant Support is to broaden the potential applicant pool and to encourage more diverse applicants for New gTLDs. Specifically, we are looking for responses to concerns the ICANN Board has raised on *Subsequent Procedures PDP Recommendation 17.2*, which addresses the scope of financial resources offered to qualified applicants for applicant support. The draft ALAC Statement can be found at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fXWzGyf7uI1fUgt_RXtvl5mPLBiMDT5OgBAkj9K… . Please refer to the background information in this document for a greater understanding of the issues. You can provide comments by responding to this email or by making comments (in suggest-mode) directly in the Google Doc *where * *prompted*, no later than *26 July 2023*. Please feel free to contact NARALO Leadership (Greg Shatan and Glenn McKnight) as well as Justine Chew (ALAC Liaison to the GNSO) (justine .chew.icann(a)gmail.com) should you have questions regarding this call for input. Thanks! Greg -- *Greg Shatan* *Chair, NARALO*

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NARALO Monthly - Postponed to Monday 31 July - NARALO Monthly teleconference on Monday, 10 July 2023 at 19:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 9, 2023

July 9, 2023

Dear All, Please note that further to the NARALO Chair request, Greg Shatan, Monday’s NARALO Monthly call is postponed until the end of the month, to Monday, 31 July 2023 at 19:00 UTC. Please amend your schedules accordingly. Thank you. Kind regards, Gisella From: At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Thursday, 6 July 2023 at 18:39 To: NA-Discuss <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, Naela Sarras <naela.sarras(a)icann.org>, Joe Catapano <joe.catapano(a)icann.org>, Giose McGinty <giose.mcginty(a)icann.org> Cc: At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: Meeting invitation: NARALO Monthly teleconference on Monday, 10 July 2023 at 19:00 UTC Dear All, The next NARALO Monthly teleconference is scheduled for Monday, 10 July 2023 at 19:00 UTC 90 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/5nwy4fjd The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/FJOZDg Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/99115747658?pwd=S3hxSXozWHd3TXhpZGxFU0c4S2JOZz09 Password: NARAJUL10* NARALO Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/N5Qi If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled> Thank you. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled> Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled>

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***CANCELLED*** Meeting invitation: NARALO Monthly teleconference on Monday, 10 July 2023 at 19:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 8, 2023

July 8, 2023

Dear all, Please note this meeting is ***CANCELLED*** and will be re-scheduled as per Chair's request. Thank you. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/facebook.com/icannatlar…> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/@ICANNAtLarge> From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 10:39 AM To: na-discuss <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, Naela Sarras <naela.sarras(a)icann.org>, Joe Catapano <joe.catapano(a)icann.org>, Giose McGinty <giose.mcginty(a)icann.org> Cc: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: Meeting invitation: NARALO Monthly teleconference on Monday, 10 July 2023 at 19:00 UTC Dear All, The next NARALO Monthly teleconference is scheduled for Monday, 10 July 2023 at 19:00 UTC 90 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/5nwy4fjd The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/FJOZDg Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/99115747658?pwd=S3hxSXozWHd3TXhpZGxFU0c4S2JOZz09 Password: NARAJUL10* NARALO Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/N5Qi If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled> Thank you. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled> Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled>

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Meeting invitation: NARALO Monthly teleconference on Monday, 10 July 2023 at 19:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 6, 2023

July 6, 2023

Dear All, The next NARALO Monthly teleconference is scheduled for Monday, 10 July 2023 at 19:00 UTC 90 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/5nwy4fjd The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/FJOZDg Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/99115747658?pwd=S3hxSXozWHd3TXhpZGxFU0c4S2JOZz09 Password: NARAJUL10* NARALO Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/N5Qi If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled> Thank you. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled> Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled>

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** Please Register & Share ** ICANN77 read-out by APRALO
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 5, 2023

July 5, 2023

**If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number.** ** Please register for Zoom ** Please join us and spread the word! [cid:image001.jpg@01D9AD95.2C70C2A0] Dear All, You are invited to participate in the interactive ICANN77 Read-out organized by the APRALO Policy Forum on Thursday 6 July 2023 at 06:00 UTC for 90 minutes, featuring At-Large, GAC, GNSO and ccNSO panellists from the APAC region. Panellists will discuss their respective key takeaways from ICANN77 and participants are welcomed to join in the conversation aimed at identifying where and how end-users may play a role in any next steps to each of those takeaways. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/2hhcj4jb [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/2hhcj4jb__;!!PtGJab4!_fw2y-q…> The full agenda with panellists and moderator profiles can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/k4qZDg APRALO Policy Forum Wiki Workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/TwDQC ADIGO Conference Bridge: English ID: 1638 Other toll-free numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/adigo.com/icann/__;!!PtGJab4!_fw2y-qShIoo…> *Registration* for Zoom: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAtcu2orjwrE9EwTqZxi-AexSrK31i1pwkg [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAtcu2or…> Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!_fw2y-qSh…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_fw…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_fw…>

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** Please Register & Share ** ICANN77 read-out by APRALO
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 4, 2023

July 4, 2023

**If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number.** ** Please register for Zoom ** Please join us and spread the word! [cid:image001.jpg@01D9AD95.047689B0] Dear All, You are invited to participate in the interactive ICANN77 Read-out organized by the APRALO Policy Forum on Thursday 6 July 2023 at 06:00 UTC for 90 minutes, featuring At-Large, GAC, GNSO and ccNSO panellists from the APAC region. Panellists will discuss their respective key takeaways from ICANN77 and participants are welcomed to join in the conversation aimed at identifying where and how end-users may play a role in any next steps to each of those takeaways. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/2hhcj4jb [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/2hhcj4jb__;!!PtGJab4!_fw2y-q…> The full agenda with panellists and moderator profiles can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/k4qZDg APRALO Policy Forum Wiki Workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/TwDQC ADIGO Conference Bridge: English ID: 1638 Other toll-free numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/adigo.com/icann/__;!!PtGJab4!_fw2y-qShIoo…> *Registration* for Zoom: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAtcu2orjwrE9EwTqZxi-AexSrK31i1pwkg [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAtcu2or…> Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!_fw2y-qSh…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_fw…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_fw…>

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** Please Register & Share ** ICANN77 read-out by APRALO
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 3, 2023

July 3, 2023

**If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number.** ** Please register for Zoom ** Please join us and spread the word! [cid:image001.jpg@01D9AD95.047689B0] Dear All, You are invited to participate in the interactive ICANN77 Read-out organized by the APRALO Policy Forum on Thursday 6 July 2023 at 06:00 UTC for 90 minutes, featuring At-Large, GAC, GNSO and ccNSO panellists from the APAC region. Panellists will discuss their respective key takeaways from ICANN77 and participants are welcomed to join in the conversation aimed at identifying where and how end-users may play a role in any next steps to each of those takeaways. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/2hhcj4jb [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/2hhcj4jb__;!!PtGJab4!_fw2y-q…> The full agenda with panellists and moderator profiles can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/k4qZDg APRALO Policy Forum Wiki Workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/TwDQC ADIGO Conference Bridge: English ID: 1638 Other toll-free numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/adigo.com/icann/__;!!PtGJab4!_fw2y-qShIoo…> *Registration* for Zoom: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAtcu2orjwrE9EwTqZxi-AexSrK31i1pwkg [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAtcu2or…> Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!_fw2y-qSh…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_fw…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_fw…>

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