Bhavin, In previous years I don't think even the top 5 registrars were contacted during the budget formulation process. I know that Go Daddy was never contacted prior to this year. So I truly believe the ICANN staff made a concerted effort to improve on that. Still not perfect, a wider range of registrars should be included, but still much better. And actually, the feedback that they received from the registrars they did contact, as well as other stakeholders, resulted in significant reductions in the budget, twice. They listened! If we can reach a reasonable agreement on how best to deal with the issues being discussed on this list and offer constructive suggestions, I believe the staff will be very interested and responsive. Tim -----Original Message----- From: owner-registrars@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-registrars@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Bhavin Turakhia Sent: Friday, May 28, 2004 9:19 AM To: 'Tim Ruiz'; 'Rick Wesson' Cc: 'Monte Cahn'; ross@tucows.com; 'Rob Hall'; 'Jean-Michel Becar'; 'Registrars Constituency' Subject: RE: [registrars] 66% needed for approval
Was the process perfect this year? No. Kurt admitted that himself. But the ICANN staff engaged in more outreach this year than in any previous year I am aware of. And in our
I would not call asking top 15 registrars as an outreach. I would call it a selective segment approach.
dealings with them they have been more open and responsive to
I would use the word responsive if CHANGES ARE MADE after all our discussion. Its too early to use the word responsive
Our vote may not affect our involvement in the ICANN process overall, but I am convinced it could certainly affect the level of outreach to registrars in subsequent years budget formulations.
And have you considered the fact that there may not BE TOO MANY REGISTRARS to OUTREACH next year if this budget remains the way it is?
We should think our response through, and its long term impact, very carefully.
"long term" is precisely the idea we have in our mind too Best Regards Bhavin Turakhia Founder, CEO and Chairman DirectI -------------------------------------- http://www.directi.com Direct Line: +91 (22) 5679 7600 Direct Fax: +91 (22) 5679 7510 Board Line (USA): +1 (415) 240 4172 Board Line (India): +91 (22) 5679 7500 --------------------------------------