Hi, I do not believe it. avri On 10-Sep-16 14:03, Paul Rosenzweig wrote: > > Milton > > > > Don’t you believe the Board when it promises that the accountability > changes will happen no matter what the transition? > > > > Or maybe you don’t recall that a member of the Commercial Stakeholder > Group asked the board to confirm that “Even in the event that there > were some political problem with the transition, it is your intention > that we will have implemented the bylaws changes. That the > accountability reforms are done and that we will have implemented the > other aspects and that political impediment to the transition will not > prevent the implementation of those bylaws reforms.” ICANN board > member Bruce Tonkin answered on behalf of the board: “So the only > caveat in that case…is if the NTIA wished to continue its agreement, > we would just need to make sure that any changes were not in conflict > with that agreement, which really doesn’t involve much in the way of > any of the accountability work that you’ve been involved in.” ICANN > board member Cherine Chalaby added: “So I’d like to add to what Bruce > is saying. Basically on the accountability reforms, I think the train > has left the station and the reasons for that is the community has > come to an agreement. I mean, if the community did not come to an > agreement, it would be a different thing. So I think they are good > accountability measures and we’re committed to go forward with it, > even if there are political positions and such. So subject to some of > the caveats that Bruce has done, we’re all in support of that.” Video > and initial transcript available at ICANN Public Meetings, “Joint > Meeting of the ICANN Board & the Commercial Stakeholders | Adobe > Connect: Full [EN],” March 8, 2016, > https://meetings.icann.org/en/marrakech55/schedule/tue-board-csg/ac-board-csg-08mar16-en. > > > > > Cheers > > Paul > > > > Paul Rosenzweig > > [log in to unmask] > <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > > My PGP Key: http://redbranchconsulting.com/who-we-are/public-pgp-key/ > > > > *From:*NCSG-Discuss [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On Behalf > Of *Mueller, Milton L > *Sent:* Saturday, September 10, 2016 12:45 PM > *To:* [log in to unmask] > *Subject:* Re: Transition: For US Citizens (apologies for problems > with earlier versions) > > > > “IANA Stewardship Transition” is a total loser as far as political > rhetoric goes. The general public doesn’t know what IANA is, what the > heck “stewardship” of it means, and “transition” is a very vague term. > That phrase only means something to people within the process, and it > still doesn’t encompass the accountability dimension. > > > > I now always refer to it as the “ICANN reforms.” Most people know what > ICANN is (that is what the debate is really about, after all), and the > language makes it clear that by stopping the transition the opponents > are also preventing the reform of ICANN’s accountability. > > > > *From:*NCSG-Discuss [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On Behalf > Of *Michael Oghia > *Sent:* Saturday, September 10, 2016 5:14 AM > *To:* [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > *Subject:* Re: Transition: For US Citizens (apologies for problems > with earlier versions) > > > > Good point Wolfgang, plus it is more succinct. > > > -Michael > > > > On Sat, Sep 10, 2016 at 11:06 AM, "Kleinwächter, Wolfgang" > <[log in to unmask] > <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote: > > I prefer the official ICANN language "IANA Stewardship > Transition": https://www.icann.org/iana-stewardship-questions > > Wolfgang > > > > > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- > Von: NCSG-Discuss im Auftrag von Subrenat, Jean-Jacques > Gesendet: Sa 10.09.2016 10:12 > An: [log in to unmask] > <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > Betreff: Re: [NCSG-Discuss] Transition: For US Citizens (apologies > for problems with earlier versions) > > > Hello Michael, > > as a member of the ICG, but writing here in a private capacity, I > would like to point out the dangers of using the term "transition" > too loosely. > > The proposal submitted by the ICG, based on input from the global > Internet community, does not call for the transition, in other > words the transfer of IANA, the entity itself. As you are aware, > the original intent of the United States Administration, as > confirmed again by the NTIA in its instructions of 2014, was and > is the transition OF OVERSIGHT of the IANA Functions. > > For anyone not fully versed in Internet matters, and there may be > a handful of them in legislative bodies in various countries, > repeating that what is at stake is the TRANSITION OF IANA amounts > to waving a red flag, suggestive of slyly abandoning sovereign > rights. We must make clear, once again, that it is the TRANSITION > OF OVERSIGHT we are talking about. > > I plead with you, and with all the colleagues who have posted a > great number of messages on this thread, to make sure that the > proper terminology is used, failing which those messages may be > counter-productive. > > Regards, > Jean-Jacques. > > > > > > ----- Mail original ----- > De: "Michael Oghia" <[log in to unmask] > <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> > À: [log in to unmask] > <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > Envoyé: Samedi 10 Septembre 2016 09:14:05 > Objet: Re: Transition: For US Citizens (apologies for problems > with earlier versions) > > > Un updated version of this letter with hyperlinks and a call to > oppose S3034 that I just sent to Mitch McConnell as well (UofL = > University of Louisville): > > > > > Dear Mr. McConnell, > > > > Hello, my name is Michael Oghia. I am a U.S. citizen and UofL > alumnus currently residing in Belgrade, Serbia, and I work as an > independent consultant within the Internet governance community. I > am a member of multiple constituencies of the Internet Corporation > for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), including the > Non-Commercial Stakeholders Group (NCSG). As you know, the > transition of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) to > the global multi-stakeholder community is supposed to occur on 30 > September but is facing major opposition, often which is fueled by > fear, misinformation, partisan politics, and a lack of understanding. > > > > As a Kentucky citizen and member of the Internet governance > community, I adamantly urge you to support the transition as well > as oppose S3034 (the Protecting Internet Freedom Act). I cannot > stress to you enough how this issue is absolutely imperative for > the United States as well as the global Internet community. As > National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) > chief Larry Stickler told Politico (based on previous testimony to > Congress): "It's important for the future of the Internet that the > transition not be blocked on Sept. 30 ... the delay would be > 'giving a gift to Russia and China.' ... government had spent 'two > years developing a plan,' and abandoning it would 'hurt the > credibility of America in the eyes of the rest of the world.'" > > > > Mr. McConnell, please, as one of your constituents I beg you -- do > not fall into the trap of useless, partisan politics on this > issue. The IANA transition will increase the accountability and > transparency of ICANN, better safeguard the domain name system > (DNS) and wider Internet as a global resource, and greatly enhance > trust in U.S. leadership. > > > > I was initially hesitant to send this email but I hope that my > plea speaks to your integrity. If anything, I ask your team to > contact me at any time if you would like to know more about the > transition from a non-partisan, non-political perspective, and to > research information about the transition from a variety of > sources (see: https://www.icann.org/iana-stewardship-questions for > ICANN's direct response, as well as http://bit.ly/2cef7B2 and > http://bit.ly/2cefIlT for more information). Unlike some of the > misinformation spreading across certain political channels, I can > vouch for this plan. Moreover, as someone working in the field, I > work with and personally know many of the people who wrote the > text of the transition. As such, I absolutely guarantee that the > transition is better for U.S. interests than not doing so. > > > > Thank you for your service to the people of Kentucky. > > > > Sincerely, > > > > Michael J. Oghia > > Jackson, Breathitt County, Kentucky > > > > iGmena communications manager > > 2016 ISOC IGF returning ambassador > > Independent #netgov consultant & editor > > > > Email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > > Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mikeoghia > > LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeoghia > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 10:39 AM, Michael Oghia < > [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > wrote: > > > > Hi Ed, > > > > It's my pleasure. Indeed, calling can be a bit tricky. I already > recieved a confirmation receipt of my email, and I too am curious > to see his stance (assuming he has one). I also tweeted his press > secretary asking if he has a stance. So, of course, I will share. > > > Again, thanks for putting this together. And actually, I apologize > for forgetting to include a request for him to oppose S3034. > > Best, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -Michael > > > > > > > > > > On Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 10:06 AM, Edward Morris < > [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > wrote: > > > > > Michael, > > > Thank you so much for this and for your excellent prototype > e-mail.. Although my experience suggests that calls do generate a > bit greater impact, in situations like yours where you are so far > away from home an e-mail like yours is a great idea. Thank you so > much for doing this! > > > If you get a response, Michael, please be so kind as to share with > us. I'm > personally unaware of any position Senator Paul has taken on the > issue - let's hope your message can help make it a positive one! > > > Thanks again for your great work, > > > Ed > > > > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On 9 Sep 2016, at 06:58, Michael Oghia < [log in to unmask] > <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > wrote: > > > > > > > Hi all, > > An update: I just sent to Rand Paul, a Republican senator from > Kentucky (the state where I am registered to vote). I have more > faith that he and his team will respond than Mitch McConnell, a > senior Republican senator from Kentucky who is the Senate majority > leader. I never bother messaging McConnell about anything that is > remotely partisan because it is, frankly, futile. > > Here is my letter in case someone wants to use it as a template > and add/modify it: > > > > Dear Dr. Paul, > > > Hello, my name is Michael Oghia. I am a U.S. citizen currently > residing in Belgrade, Serbia, and I work as an independent > consultant within the Internet governance community. I am a member > of multiple constituencies of the Internet Corporation for > Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), including the Non-Commercial > Stakeholders Group (NCSG). As you know, the transition of the > Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) to the global > multi-stakeholder community is supposed to occur on 30 September > but is facing major opposition, often which is fueled by fear, > misinformation, partisan politics, and a lack of understanding. > > > As a Kentucky citizen and member of the Internet governance > community, I adamantly urge you to support the transition. As > National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) > chief Larry Stickler told Politico (based on previous testimony to > Congress): "It's important for the future of the Internet that the > transition not be blocked on Sept. 30 ... the delay would be > 'giving a gift to Russia and China.' ... government had spent 'two > years developing a plan,' and abandoning it would 'hurt the > credibility of America in the eyes of the rest of the world.'" > > > Dr. Paul, please -- do not fall into the trap of useless, partisan > politics on this issue. The IANA transition will increase the > accountability of ICANN, better safeguard the domain name system > (DNS) and wider Internet as a global resource, and enhance trust > in U.S. leadership. > > > I was initially hesitant to send this email but then I considered > how you have often defended Internet rights, and hope that my plea > speaks to your integrity. If anything, I ask your team to contact > me at any time if you would like to know more about the transition > from a non-partisan, non-political perspective, and to research > information about the transition from a variety of sources.. > Unlike some of the misinformation spreading across certain > political channels, I can vouch for this plan. As someone working > in the field, I work with and personally know many of the people > who wrote the text of the transition. I absolutely guarantee that > the transition is better for U.S. interests than not doing so. > > > Thank you for your service to the people of Kentucky. > > > Sincerely, > > > Michael J. Oghia > Jackson, Breathitt County, Kentucky > > > iGmena communications manager > 2016 ISOC IGF returning ambassador > Independent #netgov consultant & editor > > > Email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mikeoghia > LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeoghia > > > > > > On Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 7:34 AM, Sonigitu Ekpe < [log in to unmask] > <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > wrote: > > > > > Good opinion. > > How many shall be willing to do what you are suggesting, when it > shall favour many Americans. > > How do you shot yourself? > > > > > On 9 Sep 2016 6:24 a.m., "Michael Oghia" < [log in to unmask] > <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > wrote: > > > Thank you for putting this information together and for this > important call.. > > > > Best, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -Michael > > > > > __________________ > > > Michael J. Oghia > iGmena communications manager > > 2016 ISOC IGF returning ambassador > > Independent #netgov consultant & editor > > > Belgrade, Serbia > > > Skype: mikeoghia > > Twitter | LinkedIn > > > On Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 3:19 AM, Edward Morris < > [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > wrote: > > > > > Hello everybody, > My apology for my multiple efforts to get this to you. My spell > check and font selector seem to have a mind of their own this > morning. My sincere apologies. The message, however, remains the > same and is important. > Next week is a crucial time in the life of the transition. The > administration needs to notify Congress by September 15th of it's > intention to proceed. Although a high priority issue for a few > Congressmen in the so called House Freedom Caucus, the transition > is something that has really flown under the radar for most > Senators and Representatives. > > I'd like to tell everyone in the NCSG that the United States > Congress cares about what you think.. It does not. Individual > Congresspersons, though, do care what their constituents think - > that's where we need your help. > > American members of the NCSG, both institutions and individuals, > it's time to let your elected representatives know what you think > of the transition. The best way to do this is to call Washington > and tell your Senator, Representative or their staff person what > you want them to do regarding the elimination of US government > stewardship of the internet through the IANA contract. > > > Please today please call your Senator or Representative, or > preferably both, today and tell them that: > > > 1. You, or your organisation, are active members of the ICANN > community representing noncommercial users, > > 2. You support the transition of the internet from the US > government to the multi-stakeholder community (if you do), > > 3. (For Senators) You oppose S3034, the mis-named Protecting > Internet Freedom Act, or > > 4. (For Representatives) You oppose HR 5329, the Securing > America's Internet Domains Act of 2016, > > > You can reach your Senator or Representative through the Capitol > switchboard at 202-224-3121. > > > If you do not know your representative you can obtain his or her > identity here: > http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/ Expat Americans should > contact the Senator and Representative of the district where you > currently cast your remote ballot in elections (or where you last > resided, if you do not currently vote in the United States). > > In addition, please call the Secretary of the Department of > Commerce Penny Pritzker at 202-482-2112 and: > 1. Identify yourself, your affiliation and that you are an active > member of the ICANN community representing noncommercial users and > that > 2. you support the transition (if you do) and expect the > Department of Commerce to proceed as scheduled at the end of this > month and not extend the current IANA contract or propose a new one. > > > The time to talk is over: Americans. If you want he transition to > occur the time to act is today. Not Monday, today. The way to act > is by calling, not writing. The impact is much greater. > > Thank yu for your consideration. > > Best, > > Ed Morris > > > --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus