Re: [nc-transfer] Official gTLD Statement on the Wait List Service -- clarification, and looking ahead to the continued work of the TF

[Dan Steinberg <synthesis@videotron.ca>]

Jeff, I do not see in my text where I said or even implied that ICANN
was required to consult.
In fact...I'm curious to see where you found it there. Like Marilyn, I
am doing my best to be precise.

"Neuman, Jeff" wrote:
> 
> I do not agree with your assumption that ICANN is required to "consult
> before making decisions." It is only required to consult with the DNSO on
> certain "policy-related matters."  Price does not fit into that category.
> 
> If there is any kind of requirement for ICANN to seek outside input on a
> registry service (which I do not believe there is), it should be via experts
> in the field and not a policy-making body.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dan Steinberg [mailto:synthesis@videotron.ca]
> Sent: Monday, July 15, 2002 11:00 AM
> To: Neuman, Jeff
> Cc: Cade,Marilyn S - LGA; Transfer TF (E-mail); Dan Halloran (E-mail);
> Louis Touton (E-mail); Philip Sheppard (E-mail)
> Subject: Re: [nc-transfer] Official gTLD Statement on the Wait List
> Service -- clarification, and looking ahead to the continued work of the
> TF
> 
> Thanks for the clarification, Jeff
> 
> But
> 
> * since what the TF is doing is making recommendations to the board (you
> will note the use of the word *recommendation* or *recommend*
> throughout) and the use of the conditional (if ICANN does not follow the
> recommendations, then we recommend the alternative) and
> * since you agree that registries are required to seek approval from
> ICANN, and
> * since ICANN has the mandate to consult before making decisions
> 
> Can you explain to me why you consider the process of ICANN bia the DNSO
> asking the for TF recommendations inappropriate? Its not as if the TF
> has any power.  We are merely making recommendations.
> 
> "Neuman, Jeff" wrote:
> >
> > According to our Agreements with ICANN, the registries are required to
> seek
> > approval from ICANN (note I did not say the DNSO, or a policy body within
> > ICANN) for any pricing (or changes to prices) new registry services. It
> was
> > never contemplated by the registries that the DNSO (or any policy body)
> > would have jurisdiction over such terms and conditions.
> >
> > In our view, and as one who was very active in the contract negotiations
> > with ICANN on behalf of NeuLevel, pricing was never considered a policy
> > matter.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Dan Steinberg [mailto:synthesis@videotron.ca]
> > Sent: Monday, July 15, 2002 12:51 AM
> > To: Cade,Marilyn S - LGA
> > Cc: Jeff Neuman (E-mail); Transfer TF (E-mail); Dan Halloran (E-mail);
> > Louis Touton (E-mail); Philip Sheppard (E-mail)
> > Subject: Re: [nc-transfer] Official gTLD Statement on the Wait List
> > Service -- clarification, and looking ahead to the continued work of the
> > TF
> >
> > Jeff,
> >
> > I am curious.  If you believe that things such as the WLS are
> > inappropriate for the task force and even for ICANN to regulate then why
> > not just implement them wihtout seeking approval?  Why are you seeking
> > ICANN approval for an ammendment to Appendix G in the first place?
> >
> > --
> > Dan Steinberg
> >
> > SYNTHESIS:Law & Technology
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> 
> --
> Dan Steinberg
> 
> SYNTHESIS:Law & Technology
> 35, du Ravin            phone: (613) 794-5356
> Chelsea, Quebec         fax:   (819) 827-4398
> J9B 1N1                 e-mail:synthesis@videotron.ca

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Dan Steinberg

SYNTHESIS:Law & Technology
35, du Ravin		phone: (613) 794-5356
Chelsea, Quebec		fax:   (819) 827-4398
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