Michael Sondow wrote:
> John B. Reynolds a �crit:
> >
> > There are a number of ways it could be done. One possibility
> would be to
> > use the language in the Washington draft (I.B.3) as a starting
> point, with
> > appropriate additions (e.g. individuals) and deletions (e.g.
> governments).
> > Another would be to admit any individual or not for profit
> organization or
> > group. This suggestion has already generated the objection that
> some NFPs
> > (e.g. trade associations) may not be truly "non-commercial".
> One could also
> > define it negatively as any individual or group not eligible for the
> > "commercial and business entities" constituency. Specific
> wording requires
> > some consensus on exactly who should be included.
>
> Is asking for a consensus on the meaning of the constituency
> necessary or wise? That will give the commercial DNS interests the
> chance to change the nature of this constituency, which is obviously
> intended for exactly what it says: non-commercial entities. That's
> clear enough: any person or organization using the Internet for
> commercial activities is excluded. The definition of commercial
> activities is given in various authoritative texts including U.S.
> and international trade and commerce laws.
>
During the previous NCDNC thread (before it degenerated into moot
discussions of whether constituencies should exist at all and then fizzled
out), there appeared to be some disagreement as to whether 'non-profit' was
equivalent to 'non-commercial' and whether trade associations should be
eligible. That is what I was alluding to in the last sentence. If you've
been reading my messages in this thread, it should be clear to you that I
would oppose any redefinition that would encompass commercial entities.
> The practice of trying to redefine commonly used English words which
> has become prevalent in the dishonest atmosphere of this process is
> not going to be extended to a revision of this constituency, the
> only one open to the many individuals and organizations that use the
> Internet for social, cultural, educational, political, and artistic
> activities, and which have a right to participate in the DNSO that
> is not going to be deprived them by such tricks.
>
> If any businesses or other commercial entities attempt to worm their
> way into the NCDNHC and take it away from its legitimate members,
> the ICIIU will ask ICANN, and if needs be the Supreme Court of the
> State of California, to throw them out on their ear.
>
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