Re: [gnso-dow123] Alternative proposal re Whois

[Ross Rader <ross@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Avri Doria wrote:
> On 30 sep 2006, at 10.40, Ross Rader wrote:
>
> > Its quite clear that ICANN policy is made in DC, by ICANN staff, at 
> > the request of the USG.
>
>
> I tend to agree and must admit i am very much saddened at this turn of 
> events.  I know some who support the laissez faire status quo whois 
> standard will be quite pleased, but i think that the long term 
> implications are quite threatening.
>
> So, do we role up the TF with a quick one line report saying that that 
> events have overcome the policy process?

Or more accurately, that "events" have overcome everything that was once 
ICANN. It certainly makes for a much easier reform process. We'd just 
need to model around this - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puppet_state 
and call it a day.

-r