[gnso-vi-feb10] RE: CBUC Position Statement on VI

[Jeff Eckhaus <eckhaus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Berry,



Thanks for forwarding the BC position on VI/CO. I do have one question on your 
statement and maybe you could give some insight into the internal discussion of 
the BC and the thought process.


Given the uncertainty of the merits of the arguments either way the BC believes 
that the burden of proof must lie with the proponents of change. Those who 
favour change must demonstrate:
a) that the competitive benefits outlined above no longer apply and
b) that there will be new competitive benefits and no significant adverse 
effects as a result of such change.





If there is a belief that we must maintain strict separation how would the 
existing players be able to demonstrate the above if they are not able due to 
strict separation? Perhaps you could explain this on the call today



Thanks



Jeff Eckhaus





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From: owner-gnso-vi-feb10@xxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-gnso-vi-feb10@xxxxxxxxx] On 
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Subject: [gnso-vi-feb10] FW: CBUC Position Statement on VI







The CBUC position to the VI WG  forwarded From: Berry Cobb





VI WG,



Attached is the CBUC position statement from Aug 2009 regarding the issue of 
Vertical Integration.  While several CBUC members participate on the VI WG, no 
substantial change has occurred requiring modification to our consensus.  The 
CBUC reserves a change to our consensus position, if any, when the VI WG 
creates its final report and opens the final community comment period.



In summary, Our present consensus position basically aligns to the ICANN board 
resolution in Nairobi and we are pleased with the substantial and adequate 
discussion with respect to VI/CO & also Single Registrant TLDs.  The CBUC looks 
forward to the analysis of proposals by the VI WG and we are optimistic a 
solution will be created to match the expansion of gTLDs.



Any specific questions to the CBUC can be filed through Berry Cobb.



Thank you.



Berry Cobb

Infinity Portals LLC