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555
5th July 2012, 12:02 PM
*At-Large Advisory Committee Statement** to the ICANN Board *

*on Prioritization of Internationalized Domain Names in the New Generic Top
Level Domain Program*

* *

*The At Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) *notes with concern that
Internationalized Domain Names (IDN) Top Level Domains represent only 6% of
the total application for ICANN’s new* *generic Top Level Domain (gTLD). We
urge the ICANN Board to prioritize and expedite the evaluation and
processing of IDNs in the new gTLD program based on the following rationale:


· Globalization is a key strategic priority for ICANN. IDN
prioritization presents an opportunity for ICANN to enhance its engagement
and outreach to Internet users and expand consumer choice, which serve the
global public interest.



· IDN prioritization is crucial for enhancing diversity and
multilingualism on the Internet. The implementation of IDNs in a world
that is multilingual and multicultural makes the Internet more inclusive
and representative of the world that we live in.



· The IDN Top Level Domain applications are distinct in that they are
generally not driven by business opportunities and require supportive
policy and encouragement. The market for IDNs needs to be nurtured
carefully for future growth. The small number of applications should not
be interpreted as a lack of user demand for IDNs. Rather, it makes evident
that market forces at the registry level alone is insufficient, and that
the advancement of IDN gTLDs requires supportive policy implementation at
ICANN. The successful implementation of IDN TLDs will gradually create
visibility for IDNs, which will eventually stimulate demand among
communities who would otherwise be marginalized.



· Other points?

squirrel
5th July 2012, 01:34 PM
do you have a link ? Is this from the mailing list ?

555
5th July 2012, 01:35 PM
do you have a link ? Is this from the mailing list ?
No because the second answer is yes.

Do you expect this to be adapted by the ICANN board or rejected?

Paco will like it.

squirrel
5th July 2012, 01:45 PM
As I mentioned in another thread, Pritz seemed favorable to IDNs not being batched last but not necessarily batching them first... but the board is the board so we'll see.

555
5th July 2012, 01:49 PM
Can anyone remember a non favorable comment regarding IDN's from anyone at ICANN/GAC/GNSO/CCNSO etc?

The only thing that always got support (Not at all enough and lots of it ended in verbal support) but the only thing i can remember are IDN's.

Maybe with this and if it gets the board support we really will have them in the root by April 2013

squirrel
5th July 2012, 01:55 PM
Found a link: http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/pipermail/idn-wg/2012q3/date.html

Is there any way we can participate in this draft or send ideas to a member of the ALAC working group ?

555
5th July 2012, 01:58 PM
You can reach the person managing the list at
idn-wg-owner @ atlarge-lists .icann.org

squirrel
5th July 2012, 02:13 PM
No I'm not doing that. That's probably and ICANN staffer and he/she will not respond in a timely fashion.

Does anyone have Edmon Chung's email, or the OP's (Rinalia Abdul Rahim) or any other ALAC WG member ?

Drewbert
5th July 2012, 02:17 PM
You participate by joining an ALS, then the bottom-up begins. Your local internet society is probably an ALS.

That's a draft statement, BTW.

555
5th July 2012, 02:22 PM
Edmon Chung's email edmon @ dot.asia
Rinalia Abdul Rahim
rinalia @ gkpsecretariat.org

squirrel
5th July 2012, 02:48 PM
You participate by joining an ALS, then the bottom-up begins. Your local internet society is probably an ALS.

That's a draft statement, BTW.

IDNF applied and we haven't heard back from staff. Are you suggesting that I join an ALS as an individual ?

squirrel
5th July 2012, 02:50 PM
edmon @ dot.asia

rinalia @ gkpsecretariat.org

thanks

Rubber Duck
5th July 2012, 03:19 PM
You need to apply reverse psychology.

Tell them it is the most fucking ludicrous idea you have ever heard of and then they will probably adopt it.

555
5th July 2012, 07:01 PM
thanks
Thank you for taking the time and writing about this. Maybe Ms. Heather Dryden (heather.dryden @ ic.gc.ca) and Ms. Marilyn Cade (marilynscade @ hotmail.com) should also get a copy?

Drewbert
5th July 2012, 11:51 PM
IDNF applied and we haven't heard back from staff. Are you suggesting that I join an ALS as an individual ?

Yep. The more ALS's with a member waving the IDN flag, the more powerful the statements become when they pop out the top in the at-large.

squirrel
6th July 2012, 12:49 AM
noted

squirrel
9th July 2012, 05:27 PM
Here we go gentlemen :

https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+IDN+Prioritization+in+the+New+gTLD+Program+Targeted+at+the+ICANN+Board+Workspace

I am told the business constituency will also publish it on their website - mailing list I suppose I don't see where else.

IdnHost
9th July 2012, 05:37 PM
nice! thanks

Drewbert
31st July 2012, 02:47 PM
Statement has been sent to ICANN...

http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/pipermail/idn-wg/2012q3/000183.html

squirrel
31st July 2012, 02:54 PM
nice find, thx Drewbert

Drewbert
5th August 2012, 11:54 PM
FYI

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: ALAC Statement on the IDN Prioritization in the New gTLD
Program
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2012 17:58:58 -0700
From: Diane Schroeder <diane.schroeder@ >
To: Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond <ocl@ >, Steve Crocker
<steve@ >
CC: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff@atlarge.icann.org>, Secretary
<secretary@ >



Dear Olivier – thank you for sending the attached statement. This will
be taken into account during the discussion on batching and will be
forwarded to the community input on batching forum. Regards Diane


Diane Schroeder
Director of Board Support
ICANN

blastfromthepast
6th August 2012, 05:40 AM
MJ has gotten a job at ICANN?