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

[Barbara Simons <simons@acm.org>]

I don't think that something *has* to replace ICANN.
I think that something *will* replace ICANN if ICANN
is eliminated.  And my guess is that it is likely that we
would long for the good old days of ICANN.
Barbara

JIM FLEMING wrote:

> 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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