Re: [atlarge-discuss] Questions for each candidate

[Sotiris Sotiropoulos <sotiris@hermesnetwork.com>]

DannyYounger@cs.com wrote:

> 1.  Do you intend to support the formation of Regional At-Large Organizations 
> (RALOs) as enumerated in the ICANN bylaws?  Why, or why not?
Frankly, I am not adverse to the idea of geographic delineations for an 
Atlarge structure of one kind or another, but I would be interested in 
considering any alternatives, and I am disappointed that the process 
which led to the current bylaw recommendations did not seriously 
consider any.

> 2.  Which DNS issue is most important to you? 
The UDRP and domain names as Property for some, but not for others.

> What policy change would you 
> recommend to the ICANN Board with respect to that issue?
First, an immediate call for the establishment (esp. in the ByLaws) of 
an Individual Registrants and Users SO in the GNSO with full advisory 
capacity and status.  As the "Supporting Organizations are the primary 
source of substantive policy recommendations for matters lying within 
their specialized charters, and serve as advisory bodies to the Board 
according to the procedures set forth in the ICANN Bylaws." 
[http://www.icann.org/general/support-orgs.htm]  I think this 
recommendation is an important first step.

Also, I would recommend that the Board itself be recomposed, such that, 
at least HALF its number is composed of elected AtLarge Directors as was 
originally the direction of the 2000 election process.  
I believe these two recommendations, if impemented, would go a long way 
in re-establishing the credibility of the Board and of ICANN, as well as 
to effectively and proportionally service the varied Interests of which 
the Internet is actually composed.  
> 3.  How many At-Large directors should be seated on the ICANN Board? 
See my previous answer.

> What 
> strategy do you recommend to accomplish that goal?
Through the legitimization of the icannatlarge repesentative claim by 
pro-actively seeking to establishing impressive membership numbers, 
credibility, and industrious dialogue with the purpose of setting part 
of ICANN's agenda and not simply reacting to its caprices and whims.

> 4.  Will you participate in lobbying the U.S. Department of Commerce to 
> formally re-bid the ICANN contracts?
I would, but I'm not sure my status as a Canadian citizen would carry 
much weight with the US DoC.  Though I'd certainly encourage my American 
friends to do so.

> 5.  ICANN constituencies are required to submit a new charter and statement 
> of operating procedures no later than 15 July 2003.  Will you commit to this 
> same goal for this organization within the same timeframe?
Without hesitation.  
> 6.  It costs money to run any organization.  How do you intend to fund this 
> organization?
All options must be considered.  I am open to discussing everything from 
membership dues, to voluntary donations, though I am somewhat leery of 
seeking sponsorship from anything but non-profits.

> 7.  In your view, what is the mission of this organization?  
To effect the first truly global democratic revolution in history.

> How do you 
> intend to accomplish that mission?
By doing what I can, when I can, as best as I can.  
Most Sincerely,

Sotiris Sotiropoulos






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