RE: [ga] The Real World
Dear
all
As is well known, I am one of the representatives of the business constituency, I also work within a company
who is a major stakeholder in the Internet, wearing
the hat of an ISP,
a
business user, a web hoster, a famous ;' and well known brand
holder, and acting as an
intermediary for several thousand businesses who have build web
sites on the Internet.
This
post is as an individual: BUT, I am the rapporteur in
the BC on this issue and I believe that
business users are fully committed to the Evolution
and Reform Process which ICANN announced.
Did we
agree with all the initial solutions proposed?
No.
Did we
agree with the list of issues to be addressed.Yes, largely.
Are we
willing and committed to evolution? YES.
Are we
committed to ICANN's success? YES.
It is
easy to throw stones. Better, harder, and more important to work to be part of a
process to ensure private sector leadership
in the issues and responsibilities ICANN manages.
I
believe that you could say that the business users have taken sides as well.
That is the side of
evolving, improving and stabilizing ICANN.
Recently, a multi lateral organization has raised its hand and said
something like: what about me?
I can
do it better.Or cheaper. Or more like governments like it... I have
seen many postings from
industry sectors who object to any efforts by governments or multi
lateral organizations to encroach
into
the Internet via attempting to assume some of ICANN's
functions.
Industry says, no. Thank you, but no. We will continue to evolve ICANN
and
welcome the support of governments [or multilateral
organizations/treaty organizations]
to
private sector leadership. We urge governments to work to support
ICANN; to participate
in
GAC. To lend support to ICANN's activities. NOT to compete, and not
to seek to
take
on functions which belong to ICANN.
On
Evolution and Reform:
Will
this be easy? No
Will
it continue to be a bit noisy? Yes.
It is
perfect? No....
Will
everyone be satisfied?Not likely.
Is it
worth it? Yes
Regards,
Marilyn Cade
Posting as an individual business constituency member and elected
representative, on my own personal views
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