Does anyone have a link to an analysis/statement of (from Avri's email:)
[not bar TLDs based on sensitivities unless they reach the] "threshold of defined objections."
Can you suggest a good reference for information/analysis on defining the separation of 'freedom of expression' from 'sensitivities'?
Gracias,
Ginger
Ginger (Virginia) Paque
This might be a good time to remind the board that one of GNSO's recommendations was the principle that the process not infringe freedom of expression rights. That was something NCUC fought for and got in the final gnso recommendations, but has been long forgotten by staff (and the community) in the implementation of these recommendations.RobinOn Aug 15, 2012, at 9:16 AM, Avri Doria wrote:Hi,The whole notion of sensitivities came it, if I remember correctly, because no one wanted to accept the notion of National Law objections, thus they were renamed sensitivities.Freedom of expression allows for all to comment on their own and the sensitivities of others. what is critical is that the Board not bar TLDs based on sensitivities unless they reach the threshold of defined objections.But government sensitivities may be the first indicators of requests for GAC warnings and advice. So they are important indicators and calls to action.avriOn 15 Aug 2012, at 14:47, Mark Leiser wrote:To me, this only reaffirms Professor Mueller's statement about objecting to sensitivities. If every country objected (and won the argument) based on a sensitivity issue...Kind regards,Mark Leiser145 Kilmarnock RoadSuite 612Glasgow G41 3JATel: +44 (0)845 299-7248Email: [log in to unmask]Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/mleiserFax: +44 0141-404-2633On Wed, Aug 15, 2012 at 2:41 PM, Marc Perkel <[log in to unmask]> wrote:What if Richard Branson of Virgin Airlines wanted .virgin? That would actually make sense.On 8/14/2012 9:38 PM, Horacio T. Cadiz wrote:We've been discussing new gTLDs and HR. Milton objected to thestatement: "Consideration of applications for new TLDs should bemindful of sensitivities."KSA objects to .virgin, .baby, and othersThe sensitivities of the KSA have been aroused.IP JUSTICERobin Gross, Executive Director1192 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 USA