[ALAC] Request for a snapshot view on next round new gTLD program outlook from the ALAC for the ICANN Board

[Carlton Samuels]

Um, well...+1.

This is not about shooting the emissary. The optics here will create a lot
more noise in the channel.

FWIW, I can confirm that in the CCT RT discussions to date, we are
constantly reminded not to cloud issues with predictions of a next round.
We are resolute that any recommendation must be fact and evidence-based.

-Carlton


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On Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 11:42 AM, Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond <ocl at gih.com>
wrote:

> Dear Rinalia,
>
> I must admit that I am very surprised with the language used in your
> request and the questions that are asked. There are currently several
> processes which need to complete before a "next round" is even thought of.
> The CCT-RT and the "New gTLD Subsequent Round PDP" are very careful indeed
> in not presuming that a next round is going to happen, yet the language
> which you use in your email appears to point toward the fact that the Board
> is already intent on starting a "next round". Worse still it asks the
> unbelievable question of whether we should set a target date to work
> towards to initiate a next round? That would indeed be the best way to
> repeat all of the mistakes that were done in the current round and to
> irritate more governments and end users. The issue of a "next round" is so
> unwelcome at present that if the term "next round" is used in the CCT-RT,
> they need to put a dollar in a virtual swear box as a penalty.
>
> Judging from your email, I am in fear that the Board, in its current
> wisdom, is far removed from understanding the current greed and lack of
> public interest found from the current round of new gTLDs. I am
> flabbergasted.
>
> Kindest regards,
>
> Olivier
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> On 13/06/2016 17:12, Rinalia Abdul Rahim wrote:
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> Dear ALAC,
>
> In Helsinki, the Board will meet to discuss the outlook for the next round
> of the new gTLD Program.  To support our discussions, we would like to be
> informed by stakeholder views.
> I have been requested to obtain the view of the ALAC.  Would it be
> possible for the ALAC to provide a snapshot of its views on this topic in
> one slide?  Please note that this information and presentation format would
> be applied to each stakeholder group's views.
>
> Some questions to guide you:
> 1. Initiation of next round - do you think a date should be identified so
> that ICANN has a target to work towards?
> 2. Requirements for round initiation - what do you think should be in
> place before the next round is initiated?
> 3. Improvements - what elements of the new gTLD program should be improved
> for next round?
> 4. Other aspects that are of concern to the ALAC?
>
> For the Board to have a chance to review the slide before its discussion,
> it would be good to receive the slide by 23 June 2016 latest.
>
> I do understand that this is short notice.  If you do not have sufficient
> time to develop a formal position, informal input would be sufficient at
> this time and it would be appreciated.
> The Board is likely to revisit the topic again during its workshop in
> September.  There is thus another chance to provide a more extensive view,
> but for now the Board would just like to have a sense from the community on
> the topic to guide its early deliberations.
>
> Thank you in advance and apologies for the short notice.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Rinalia
>
> on behalf of the ICANN Board
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