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Re: [ga] ...but we lied


sandy@storm.ca (Fri 05/10/02 at 09:50 PM -0700):

> > We said that "Our goal is to replace each and every one of the current Board
> > members as soon as possible", ...but we lied.

esther dyson testifying before congress.

> > We said that "it is ICANN's highest priority to complete the work necessary
> > to implement a workable At-Large membership structure and to conduct
> > elections for the nine At-Large Directors that must be chosen by the
> > membership", ...but we lied.

same.

> > We said that "The bylaws now make it clear that the Board has an
> > unconditional mandate to create a membership structure that will elect the
> > At Large Directors of the Board", ...but we lied.

dyson in a 6 nov 1998 letter to becky burr

> > We said that we will reserve Article II of our Bylaws "for use when the
> > Corporation has members", ... but we lied.

bylaws as of 6 nov 1998 (and maybe later--can't be bothered to
check).

> > We said that ICANN will "operate to the maximum extent feasible in an open
> > and transparent manner and consistent with procedures designed to ensure
> > fairness" ... but we lied.

bylaws.

> > We said that "ICANN must facilitate the translation of final documents into
> > various appropriate languages" ...but we lied.

bylaws as of 6 nov 1998 (and maybe later--can't be bothered to
check).

> > We said that the task of the Independent Review Panel Nominating Committee
> > "is well underway, and should be fully implemented within a few months"
> > ...but we lied.

3 july 2001 thurd staus report to the DoC.

> > We said that "Some remain concerned that the Initial Board could simply
> > amend the bylaws and remove the membership provisions that we have just
> > described above. We commit that this will not happen." ... but we lied.

dyson, 6 nov 1998.

> Interesting, but it would be moreso if you gave attributions for your quotes.
>
> I'm not doubting that these things were said, or that ICANN mangement has
> failed to live up to various stated intentions, but I'd like to know the
> sources.  

'google'.

cheers,
t
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