Re: [ga] Democracy vs. Public Input - What is the process?

["L Gallegos" <jandl@jandl.com>]

If ICANN did not delve into the social and political aspects of the 
domain name issues, then those issues would be beyond the 
scope of the GA.  However, ICANN has not only delved into these 
areas, they have become a focus.  Therefore, it is very much within 
the scope of the DNSO GA to discuss and recommend to ICANN 
on them.  Policy regarding the consequences of duplicating TLDs 
in the USG root, the effects of the UDRP on domain name holders, 
and any other policies that effect stakeholders are very much the 
reason for the existence of the DNSO.  If the GA is to ignore these 
issues and stay within the mandate of the technical aspects, then 
ICANN must do the same, as ICANN is the parent of this 
organization.  

Bottom-up anyone?

leah

On 22 Jun 2001, at 9:49, Eric Dierker wrote:

> Dear all,
> 
> I think the UDRP and Privacy issues are germain to Damain Names and their
> registration.
> 
> I think that many do not like to have to deal with social and political issues,
> just as many do not like to deal with sophisticated technical issues.
> 
> But I am having trouble here understanding your postion, how do we address the
> ccTLDs being an SO and or WIPO's overbearing approach to IP if we do not
> include social and political concerns.
> 
> I could be wrong but as understand the terms policy and governance they require
> these types of concerns.  Certainly the idea of consensus is sociological at
> it's finest.
> 
> It would seem that this comment is really meant for the other SOs.  I await
> your enlightenment because I know your premise is well founded.
> 
> Eric
> 
> >
> > In practical terms, the more time we dedicate to sociological and
> > pseudo-political argumentation, the more the decisions on Domain Names
> > issues will be taken without our input. Is this our goal? If yes, fine,
> > let's continue, we are on the right track!
> >
> > Regards
> > Roberto
> 
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