Re: [ICANN-EU] Re: [icann-candidates] ICANN hubbub

["JIM FLEMING" <jfleming@anet.com>]

Barbara,

Why do you think something has to replace ICANN ?

What does ICANN do ?

Note..."ICANN works with the root server operators, but does not operate the
root
server system."

@@@@ http://www.noie.gov.au/projects/international/DNS/gac/gac6min.htm

"c) Root server system improvements

Mr Roberts clarified the role of ICANN in relation to the operation of the
root server system. He noted that ICANN owes an enormous debt of gratitude
to the operators of the root servers. The services provided by the root
server operators are voluntary services undertaken in the public interest.
ICANN works with the root server operators, but does not operate the root
server system. Against this background, it is inappropriate for ICANN to
enter into contracts with the ccTLDs to provide root server system
services."

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Jim Fleming
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----- Original Message -----
From: Barbara Simons <simons@acm.org>
To: Michael McNulty <mcnulty@brownbain.com>
Cc: <karl@cavebear.com>; <icann-candidates@egroups.com>;
<telepresse@hotpop.com>; <icann-europe@fitug.de>; Barbara Simons
<simons@acm.org>
Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2000 12:39 AM
Subject: [ICANN-EU] Re: [icann-candidates] ICANN hubbub


> I share your concern.  My worry is that if ICANN were
> eliminated, we might end up with something even worse,
> with the most likely replacement candidate being WIPO.
> Barbara
>
> Michael McNulty wrote:
>
> > With the refreshingly emotional debate about ICANN governance reaching
something
> > of a crescendo, I personally think it's advisable for everyone to check
their
> > "hole cards".
> >
> > It is perfectly within the realm of possibility that
> > ICANN users could create such a storm of indignation that
> > the U.S. Department of Commerce (or the Congress) could feel impelled to
step
> > in,
> > and even preempt ICANN's role in Internet governance.  I think
> > this is even more likely under a Republican administration.
> >
> > But, then where would we be?  I know others disagree, but
> > for my part, I think this would be the worst of all scenarios.
> >
> > Michael McNulty
> >
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