Re: [ga] IDNO -- This affects you.

[Eric Dierker <eric@hi-tek.com>]

We have a very strange system here where those in power have power over deciding
who gets to elect them or their replacements and who must they share power with.
I have the great fortune to work with a country that is taking an open and
transparent approach to modifying their constitution.  The most clear consensus
that is arising is making sure it is understood that a given set of rules apply,
that they are a nation ruled by law.  It is fun to see Mr. Sheppard and Mr. Cerf
describe ICANN as exactly the opposite.

We have changed the contract with DoC and our own by-laws often enough to be
certain there are no applicable rules in ICANN.  Most unfortunate and clearly by
design as three of our top positions are held by one lawyer. ( imagine the
futball ump deciding that this time blue can use their hands and then changing it
again)
This is sophistry in its' worse use.

Sotiris if any can swim across a river with such changing currents it would be
you.

May you have the courage to charge the things you must, the serenity to accept
that which you cannot do and the wisdom of discernment.  (yes that is a military
adaptation)

Sincerely,
Eric

ps. i do not see anyone trying to silence the detractors and i advise you read
their missives but not propagate by response.

DannyYounger@cs.com wrote:

> I would like to take a moment to offer my congratulations and encouragement
> to Sotiris Sotiropoulos who has taken on the arduous mantle of leadership of
> the IDNO.   Encouragement is in order as someone (guess who) has already
> written:
>
> "I will not answer any calls by this illegitimate chair. I do not recognize
> you as chair, and I will not answer any of your calls as chair, nor will I
> Recognize any act you take as the pretender who
> claims to be Chair."
>
> It seems that any organization that seeks to advance representation for
> individuals bears the burden of having disruptors in their midst whose
> efforts are focused moreso on attacks against the current Chair than on
> promoting the cause they purport to share.
>
> ...but let's talk for a moment about how this cause may be moved forward.  On
> October 4, I sent the following note to the Council:
>
> With regard to an individual's constituency, Vint Cerf made it clear in
> Stockholm that the Board noted the GA's communication on the topic, and
> further stated that a "proposal should come through the NC."  He also
> commented that, "We would entertain any reasonable proposal in accordance
> with Bylaws."   As the current Interim report of the Review Task Force does
> not appear to offer a reasonable proposal to expedite the creation of such a
> constituency, perhaps the NC would instead consider adopting the following
> language:
>      "In recognition of the relentless demand for an individuals constituency
> and the acknowledged need for better representation of individuals in the
> ICANN process, the Names Council of the Domain Name Supporting Organization
> resolves to advise the ICANN Board to create such new Constituency upon its
> own motion, as such action would serve the purposes of the Corporation, and
> would be in accordance with the spirit of the Bylaws."
> http://www.dnso.org/clubpublic/council/Arc06/msg00094.html
>
> The Council (as could be expected) has taken no action whatsoever to develop
> a reasonable proposal on behalf of individuals even after sustained
> encouragement.  They have once more, in their latest teleconference, chosen
> to again ignore the issue.  The only action taken thus far has been the
> proposal of "criteria" in the Interim Review Task Force Report that is
> clearly designed to keep new constituencies out.
>
> Those of you that seek to establish a constituency will need to address this
> issue.  And you will need to do it now -- the public comment period has just
> opened and it will not be open for long.
>
> Even after you present your Charter/petition to the Board, you will still
> need to await the Council's input to the Board on your petition.  That
> "input" will be based on this bogus "criteria" unless you act now to thwart
> the machinations of those whose goal is nothing less than to deny your
> successful application.
>
> The Review report is in:
> http://www.dnso.org/dnso/notes/20011010.NCreview-report.html
>
> Comments may be posted to:  comments-review@dnso.org
>
> The Council is not your friend.  You represent a threat to the balance of
> their power-clique.  You will need to fight them on this issue and break down
> their barriers to entry if you seek to make any forward   progress.  Good
> luck in your endeavors, and I certainly hope that your petition to the Board
> will be presented in Marina del Rey.  Best wishes to all of you.
>
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