Thanks for these answers Ayeden and Martin!

It would be great from to hear from the other candidates rather sooner
than later, especially since the election is ongoing.

Best,

Niels

On 08/23/2017 04:31 PM, James Gannon wrote:
> Thanks for responding to this Ayden, I note that the other candidates
> have not responded yet.
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> Candidates please respond to this question which I also support.
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> Timely communications with the membership has been a weak area for
> councillors in the past and this is something that needs to be improved.
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> -James
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> *From:*NCSG-Discuss [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On Behalf Of
> *Ayden Férdeline
> *Sent:* 22 August 2017 12:35
> *To:* [log in to unmask]
> *Subject:* Re: question to the candiates
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> Hi Niels,
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> Thanks for this question. 
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> It is important to me that ICANN acts only in accordance with its bylaws.
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> So, I believe ICANN has a public responsibility to ensure the stable and
> secure operation of the Internet’s system of unique identifiers.
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> I believe ICANN has a public responsibility to allocate new gTLDs in a
> transparent and equitable manner.
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> Similarly, I believe ICANN has a role to play in ensuring there is
> consumer choice and effective competition.
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> And its policies must be fair, respecting fundamental rights, including
> the rights to privacy and freedom of expression.
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> I do not support any mission creep that would see ICANN venture into
> content regulation, as the use of a domain name is outside of ICANN’s remit.
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> I hope this is helpful in understanding where I fall on this issue. I
> would be happy to respond to any other questions, or to clarify my
> remarks, if necessary.
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> Best wishes,
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> Ayden Férdeline
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> On Mon, Aug 21, 2017 at 9:04 pm, Niels ten Oever
> <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
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>     Dear candidates, Would you be so kind to tell us what you think
>     ICANN's role is vis a vis public safety? Thanks in advance, Niels --
>     Niels ten Oever Head of Digital Article 19 www.article19.org
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Head of Digital

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