ICANN Chairman Peter Dengate Thrush and CEO Rod Beckstrom indicated in a video tapped interview today ICANN will proceed with the registry contract over the GAC’s objections, if necessary
The Video interview appears on the top of the ICANN site.
Both the Chairman and the CEO indicated that Consultation with the GAC which is scheduled for February “is little more than a formality”
Thrush went on to say:
“We have to take the advice from governments very seriously”
Under ICANN’s bylaws, when disagreements between the board and the GAC erupt, “we must have a good-faith and timely consultation with the GAC to try and bridge the gap.”
In the case of .XXX, “it looks like we are about to depart from GAC advice.” he said.
There is also a discussion on the 12+ Minutes video posted on the from of ICANN’s site, more details about the new gTLD’s which will also be discussed at the GAC meeting in February
They also indicated that the meeting with the GAC will be opened to the public.
a new news about .xxx every day
everybody seems crazy for se.xxx 🙂
well, so much for veto power.
given the subject matter of this tld, which is so addictive for some users, any attempts by a country to censor it could cause its users to become more determined and learn the skills to find a workaround. during which they might actually learn that that do not need to ever use a root server in the the censoring country, once they have the addresses of the .xxx NS. and that the same applies for any other tld.
the root could lose it’s perceived importance. less need for icann.
if a country blocks .xxx by its extension, users might start using ip nos instead of dns. in reaction countries might ask rir’s to censor certain ip blocks.
hopefullly icann has thought about these type of scenarios carefully.
correction: ask rir’s –> begin
why not also a .sex TLD ? 🙂
Their might be a .sex extension, it depends on whether someone applies and whether ICANN considers in a confusing string to .xxx
“make sure it [.XXX] gets into the root.”
4th & goal – Rita Rodin plans end run? or double reverse ? or QB sneak ?
://www.icmregistry.com/founder/
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://www.icmregistry.com/blog/?p=362
“The position of ICANN was further stated on Thursday at the Public Forum when ICANN Director Rita Rodin Johnson said, “ So really what we are trying to do now is to figure out, follow our process to make sure it [.XXX] gets into the root.”
So who controls ICANN ultimately? A serious question…
“make sure it [.XXX] gets into the root.”
4th & goal – Rita Rodin plans end run? or double reverse ? or QB sneak ?
ICANN CEO Rod Beckstrom heads to the United Nations to review the play
Time.OUT on the Field – ICANN to Award Cash Bonuses
://icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-08dec10-en.htm
$$$$ to CEO Beckstrom & Ombudsman Frank Fowlie $$$$
“make sure it [.XXX] gets into the root.”
4th & goal – Rita Rodin plans end run? or double reverse ? or QB sneak ?
ICANN CEO Rod Beckstrom heads to the United Nations to review the play
Time.OUT on the Field – ICANN to Award Cash Bonuses
://icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-08dec10-en.htm
Oooops, There is the 2-minute Warning
.WTF
Due to contractual reasons with the .NFL this station will be leaving THIS GAME to bring you your regularly scheduled .PBS programming. These programs are supported by loyal viewers like you.
What is the best NATION ? DO.NATION !!!!
.WTF
ICANN CEO $750,000 + ??Bonus ($195,000)??
://icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-08dec10-en.htm
$$$$ to CEO Beckstrom & Ombudsman Frank Fowlie $$$$
://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnold_Schwarzenegger
“Because of his personal wealth from his acting career, Schwarzenegger does not accept his governor’s salary of $175,000 per year.”
@ Einstein
So who controls ICANN ultimately? A serious question…
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Stack O Benjamins
really amazing AfternicDLS domains auctions
why not also a .sex TLD ? 🙂
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The way things are going there may be a new one for the military only!
WWW. service .HO
ICANN Million Dollar CEO at the United Nations Today
://icann.org/en/presentations/beckstrom-speech-united-nations-14dec10-en.pdf
Speech stretches reality to portray ICANN, ISOC, IETF as interlaced with numerous other industry participants. THAT is NOT the case.
Speech focuses on turning the Internet over to a New World Order – a Global Nation State – a Nirvana of Seemless Governance
Speech misses at least THREE key Stakeholder groups – CyberSpace Netizens, Religious Leaders and the Handicapped {Has anyone ever seen anyone at an ICANN meeting in a wheel chair ? any people with no arms and legs ?}
Speech does establish the typical leveraged position (high ground) where anyone who challenges ICANN,ISOC,IETF would be cast as NOT.A.Team.Player – So UN delegates are lining up to bow to the great ICON.
From ICANN Board Minutes
[[[Confidential Issue
Pursuant to Article V, Section 5.4 of the ICANN Bylaws, the Board of Directors, by unanimous vote, determimed that, to protect the interests of ICANN, the matter under discussion should not be included in the minutes until such time as the Board designated the item should be published.]]]]