Hi all, this is the reason why I suggested Danny posted the doc to the 
list in the first place. Good that this might spark a debate to make 
sure we have a consistent position on this. MM is right, there is 
significant ground already covered by the constituency which needs to be 
taken into account.

fraternal regards

--c.a.

Milton Mueller wrote:
> Danny:
> I'm impressed by your energy but very disappointed by your decision to
> completely alter established NCUC positions. 
> 
> The constituency has over the course of the last 6 months staked out a
> clear and consensual position on the renewal issue. You have completely
> abandoned that, despite no indications of support from others in the
> constituency, and come up with an entirely new and different position.
> The position is very complicated, based on ccTLD procedures, and takes
> the registrar constituency position on rebids. 
> 
> That's not the way things can be done here. Please refer to the
> existing NCUC statement on renewal expectancy, 
> http://listserv.syr.edu/scripts/wa.exe?A2=ind0604&L=ncuc-discuss&T=0&O=D&X=6285946F42781A231F&Y=mueller%40syr.edu&P=6368
> 
> 
> and also to the notes of the NCUC meeting in Marrakech, drafted by
> Carlos. 
> http://listserv.syr.edu/scripts/wa.exe?A2=ind0606&L=ncuc-discuss&T=0&O=D&X=1988C02DA913349905&Y=mueller%40syr.edu&P=8740
> 
> 
> Any position must use these discussions and drafts as a starting point.
> 
> 
> The Marrakech meeting discussed these positions extensively. That was
> in fact the largest real-time grouping of constituency members in some
> time. It is unacceptable to trash that work.
> 
> Please do not submit this report to the Rapporteur group, or to anyone
> else, otherwise the constituency will have to disavow it and that will
> make us all look ridiculous, and undermine your credibility in the
> process. 
> 
> I have only read the renewal part. Since that was completely orthogonal
> to what we have discussed and written so far, I fear going any further.
> As time permits, I'll read the rest of it but can't say that I am
> looking forward to it. 
> 
> Really, Danny, show some respect for the fact that this is a
> CONSTITUENCY that needs to develop positions as a group. 
> 
> 
>>>> Danny Younger <[log in to unmask]> 10/17/2006 8:24 AM >>>
> Dear all,
> 
> A formal NCUC Statement has been prepared covering the
> following topics:
> 
> 1)  gTLD renewal policy
> 2)  policy for gtld Consensus Policy limitations
> 3)  gTLD price control policy
> 4)  policy for ICANN fees pertaining to gTLDs
> 5)  policy on the use of gTLD registry data 
> 6)  gTLD development/infrastructure investment policy
> 
> This statement is attached as a twenty (20) page Word
> document.  The statement has already been forwarded to
> the NCUC Policy Committee for review and now awaits
> your constituency member comments, suggested
> modifications, and/or partial or complete revisions.
> 
> Per the timetable established by Rapporteur Groups A &
> B, our final work-product must be submitted by 24
> October in order to be included in the Final Report
> submitted to the GNSO PDP Task Force on Contractual
> Conditions for Existing Registries.
> 
> As the views of our constituency will not necessarily
> coincide with those expressed by other constituencies,
> it is important that a cogent Minority Report makes
> its way to the ICANN Board via the GNSO's Final
> Report.
> 
> Each paragraph has been numbered for ease of
> discussion, and all member comments will be referenced
> in the final version of this document.
> 
> I look forward to your assistance in properly
> presenting the NCUC view on these matters.
> 
> Thank you for your assistance,
> Danny Younger
> isoc-ny
> 
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