Mr. Younger's posts on the wg-reveiw are a long read,
but well worth the time and effort. As a member of the group I recommend at
least scanning through it. The recommendation on constituencies speaks for
itself, lots of lively discussion on a heated subject. The work of this group
is not over, it has only begun what is proving to be a thorn in the sides of upper
level powers-that-be. That can be the only reason for it's being terminated.
Were the participants too effective? It was closely watched as it worked out
difficult subject matter, some of which defies simple definition. Still, problems
to be addressed were pointed out and solutions or directions toward possible solutions
indicated, with dissenting opinions recognized. Directors, Where do you wish
ICANN to go? What kind of DNSO is wanted? The internet is a rapidly changing
environment. The addressing needs are not fixed, and need rapid response--not
collision courses. It is an extrememly expensive 'animal' and needs its big
commercial players. Yet, looking at the broadcast media, one may wish to have
something other than an electronic shopping mall. ICANN has the opportunity
to become the pivot to removing USG control of a global entity. Change from
within can make this a fact, if it doesn't allow the US centric commercial interests
to attempt to dominate. Participate, yes, absolutely. Yet interested
internet users with the time and ability to contribute to the process are going to
be players in the development of the various parts, including rollout of domains,
general and 'various' restricted or structured. We have as a fact of current
web life multiple roots in operation. More are coming, some are mandatory for
non-latin based character languages, others for more restrictive governments, and
beyond. No, I'm not off my subject. This working group had a specific
charter and time frame. Ok, too short, extended, then ended before much we
could have recommended was fully looked at. This type of review of self is
necessary unless we want change mandated from outside, or be desolved and another
'NewCo' launched. I won't go on and on beating the horse to death, But if we
don't fix from within...Hey! Have a good day!
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Yo Felipe (I, Phillip)
Phil King
Butte MT USA
The Richest Hill On Earth!
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