Hi Niels,

I agree with you. I do not understand how the current language expands ICANN's obligations, especially when the text quite literally states the opposite. The global public interest bit is also surprising in this context. From what I understand, the term is largely undefined, and as per the 3rd draft proposal, the Board must consider the community's interpretation of 'global public interest', which has not been developed yet. 
Unfortunately, this is an area of particular concern to the Board, as Bruce just stated (https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/accountability-cross-community/2015-December/008981.html) and we don't know how CCWG will respond to these comments- whether they truly will be treated like the other public comments or given special treatment. 

Best,
Aarti




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On 18 December 2015 at 16:04, Niels ten Oever <lists@digitaldissidents.org> wrote:
Pardon me. This time with attachment. 

Best,

Niels

On 18 December 2015 18:02:09 GMT+08:00, Niels ten Oever <lists@digitaldissidents.org> wrote:
Dear all, 

By now you have probably all seen the comment of the board on the
proposed raft report, and especially annex 6. If not please find them
attached.

I have to say I was both dismayed and struck by surprise when I read
the comments, but I am very curious to learn what you think.

My main feeling was that we have already addressed all points that are
brought up, but again I am very curious to hear your opinion.

Finally. The biggest surprise came from the suggestion of the use of
the public interest instrument, which seems to be quite far fetched to
use in case of human rights. !
 I can
imagine the headline: ICANN board
think human rights are against the public interest.

Looking forward to hear what you all think.

All the best,

Niels


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