RE: [ssac-gnso-irdwg] Draft matrix

["Metalitz, Steven" <met@xxxxxxx>]

I am sorry that I had to miss the last call.  I have two questions about
the matrix.  
 
(1)  As I have mentioned before, references to "English" are
inappropriate if what we really mean is US ASCII-7.  Even now, in the
pre-IDN world, a very high proportion of registrants (perhaps a
majority?) do not "speak English" and yet supply Whois data in ASCII.
For the same reason, the references to "translation" should probably be
changed to "transliteration."  
 
(2)  I am afraid I do not understand Model 2.  To whom is the registrar
in this model providing the "point of contact for translation" -- to
registrants (so that their data can be transliterated into ASCII?)? or
to Whois users?  
 
Thanks in advance for clarification on these points.  
 
One other observation. a comment on Model 3 states, "When there is a
mistranslation  that result in inaccuracies in Whois, who is liable?"
This assumes that registrars now (or will in the future) face some
liability for inaccurate Whois information.  In practical terms, this
assumption is not warranted today, though perhaps it will become true in
the future.  
 
Steve Metalitz
 
 
 
 From: owner-ssac-gnso-irdwg@xxxxxxxxx
[mailto:owner-ssac-gnso-irdwg@xxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Steve Sheng
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 11:36 AM
To: Ird
Subject: [ssac-gnso-irdwg] Draft matrix 


Dear IRD-WG, 

  Attached please find the draft matrix requested by the WG in the last
call. This matrix identifies three different models for registration
data and the impact of each model on potential stakeholders. 

  Before using this matrix for further deliberation, we want to make
sure of its correctness. So I feel it is important for WG members who
are from (or knowledgeable of) registrar, registries operations to
comment on the registrar and registry section;  for WG members who
represent registrants' right, or users of Whois to comment the
respective sections as well. 

  Last but not least, if there are additional models that needs to be
considered, please don't hesitate to put them on the table. 


Warmly, 
Steve