Re: [gnso-restruc-dt] Naming the Houses

[Stéphane Van Gelder <stephane.vangelder@xxxxxxxxx>]

Philip,

For the same reasons, I have a strong preference for the term ³contracted
parties² to remain the one used for the registrar/registry SG.

I too am often called to explain what ICANN does and more specifically how
the GNSO works. I have found that the ³contracted² / ³non-contracted²
differentiator is both extremely easy to explain and easily understood. IMO,
the reason for this is simple: it describes exactly what the situation is
between the two ³sides² of the GNSO.

Stéphane


Le 08/05/09 14:11, « Philip Sheppard » <philip.sheppard@xxxxxx> a écrit :

> There are two primary objections to "Non-contracting parties House"
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> a) The world outside ICANN
> We are often too intro-spective when we discuss ICANN issues.
> For me, as someone involved for most of my time in non-ICANN issues I
> frequently explain to senior policy makers and CEOs what ICANN is about.
> Using language to describe a group such as "Users" communicates to these
> people.
> "Non-contracting" requires a detailed understanding of ICANN.
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> b) Self-esteem
> As professionals engaged in a political and economic process we do not wish to
> be known for what we are NOT.
> We wish to be known for what we are.
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