William:
Having just returned from five days of ICANN meetings (not to mention sixty
hours on planes and in airports........what day is it again?) I can tell you
that ICANN staff are typically happy to adopt consensus based changes. With
the gTLDs broadly approved and the VRSN deal looking done, we are just at
the start of being able to tackle these. As you guys know privacy is the
first one we are working on.
Changes to the UDRP would likely be the absolute toughest to effect, but to
have a chance they need be very directive and rooted in policy. I understand
your feelings towards the UDRP generally, but if our MSPs have consensus
around an issue that is very specific and clear, we will certainly do our
best.
It is surprisingly possible, although these changes will take real time.
Regards
Elliot Noss
----- Original Message -----
From: "William X. Walsh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Ross Wm. Rader" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2001 6:32 PM
Subject: Re[5]: Domain Disputes - TUCOWS is now acting as judge and jury!!!
> Hello Ross,
>
> Tuesday, March 13, 2001, 2:59:50 PM, Ross Wm. Rader wrote:
>
> > Before the revolution, let's try some evolution first. We're convinced
that
> > ICANN will adopt consensus policy. Let's give it a shot first with our
> > privacy initiative and see what happens. If we can't get any traction at
> > all, then we'll storm the gates ;)
>
> > In all seriousness, we should be able to work within the system to get
> > changes like this done. Call me idealistic, but I see no evidence of
anyone
> > having tried to any large degree. Time, patience and effort are what we
need
> > now...
>
> I'm encouraged just knowing that Tucows recognizes the errors and is
> trying to lead the way in getting changes. You personally, and on
> behalf of your company, have been involved with the process for a long
> time and have always advocated positive policies and positions.
>
> I'm pessimistic of it's chances of success, though, unless more
> registrars approach it from the same angle, since ICANN doesn't
> usually act against it's puppermasters unless it is under immense
> pressure.
>
> --
> Best regards,
> William mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
