[APAC-Discuss] Last Call: RE: APRALO response to IDN VIP proposal

Charles Mok mok at hknet.com
Thu Apr 7 03:45:21 UTC 2011


Thanks Edmon!

Charles


On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 11:12 AM, Edmon Chung <edmon at isoc.hk> wrote:

> Hi Everyone,
>
> Hearing no objections, I will go ahead and post the comment on APRALO's
> behalf.
>
> Edmon
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: apac-discuss-bounces at atlarge-lists.icann.org
> [mailto:apac-discuss-bounces at atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Edmon
> Chung
> Sent: April 4, 2011 9:54 AM
> To: 'APRALO'
> Subject: [APAC-Discuss] Last Call: RE: APRALO response to IDN VIP proposal
>
> Hi Everyone,
>
>
>
> Hearing no further comments on the draft, will consider the original draft
> as the final draft:
>
>
>
> ==================================
>
> APRALO Response on Draft Proposal for the Study of Issues Related to the
> Delegation of IDN Variant TLDs
>
>
>
>
>
> APRALO welcomes the proposed studies on IDN Variant TLDs.
>
>
>
> IDN TLDs are critical for the Asia Pacific Internet community. Without the
> delegation of preferred IDN Variants, the IDN TLD process is incomplete.
>
>
>
> The IDN Variant TLD issue is well understood in the Asia Pacific Internet
> community.  Comprehensive studies for Chinese, Indic and Arabic have been
> conducted.  Especially for the Chinese community, the issue has studied for
> over a decade since 2000, and there is ample IDN Variant policy
> implementation and operational experience.
>
>
>
> While we are encouraged that ICANN is finally recognizing the criticality
> of
> the delegation of IDN Variant TLDs, we also encourage ICANN to recognize
> the
> work that is already done by the community.  Most importantly, we strongly
> suggest to ICANN to complete its adoption of bottom-up developed IDN
> Variant
> policies for the language communities where policy and operational
> experience is already mature and proven.
>
>
>
> Regarding the proposed studies, the separation of the work into different
> case studies provides an appropriate direction.  We expect this would help
> pave the way to ensure that delays or complications for one (or more) cases
> will not impede the progress for the others.
>
>
>
> Finally, the composition of the case study teams would be crucial to the
> success of the studies.  The policy and operational expertise from the Asia
> Pacific community, who has been working on the IDN Variant issue for an
> extended period of time should be leveraged by all study teams.
>
>
>
> We believe that the APRALO should be consulted to identify appropriate
> members to participate in the case studies.
>
>
>
> Furthermore, whereas a reasonable size for the teams is important to ensure
> workable efficiency and effectiveness, an inclusive approach, especially
> for
> observers would also be essential for the completeness and support of the
> work produced.
>
> ==================================
>
>
>
> If we hear no objection to it, will submit the comment into the public
> comment period on April 6  before the close of the comment period:
> http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/#idn-variant-tld
>
>
>
> Edmon
>
>
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>
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>
> From: Edmon Chung [mailto:edmon at isoc.hk]
> Sent: March 29, 2011 8:23 PM
> To: 'Charles Mok'; 'Hong Xue'
> Cc: 'APRALO'
> Subject: RE: [APAC-Discuss] APRALO response to IDN VIP proposal
>
>
>
> Yes, that was how Dennis Jennings introduced the subject in San Francisco:
>
> http://audio.icann.org/meetings/siliconvalley2011/idn-variants-16mar11-en.mp
> 3 -- IDN Variant Issues Project (IDNVIP).
>
> Edmon
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> From: charlespmok at gmail.com [mailto:charlespmok at gmail.com] On Behalf Of
> Charles Mok
> Sent: March 29, 2011 4:37 PM
> To: Hong Xue
> Cc: Edmon Chung; APRALO
> Subject: Re: [APAC-Discuss] APRALO response to IDN VIP proposal
>
>
>
> I guess all it means is "Variant Issues Project" .... :)
> Right, Edmon?
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 4:35 PM, Hong Xue <hongxueipr at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> Thanks, all. May I know why it is called a "VIP" Proposal? I was in vain to
> look for the explanation for this acronym.
>
> Hong
>
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 4:27 PM, Charles Mok <mok at hknet.com> wrote:
>
> Thank you Edmon for putting this up to members.  Please feed back ASAP so
> we
> can collect the inputs for our final submission.
>
> Hope we can get used to this input process so that APRALO can be in a
> position of providing more timely and considerate input to ICANN.
>
> Thanks!
> Charles
>
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 2:39 PM, Edmon Chung <edmon at isoc.hk> wrote:
>
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > As mentioned in our meeting during ICANN San Francisco, please find below
> a
> > draft of a response to the proposed IDN VIP studies:
> > http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/#idn-variant-tld
> >
> > The public comment period closes April 6 (next Wednesday).  May I propose
> > that we follow the suggested time frame of calling for a review and
> > suggestion for edits for 3 days (until end of this week), upon which, I
> can
> > help to consolidate/integrate any comments into a final version by next
> > Monday (April 3) for a last call circulation of 3 days, thereupon if no
> > further objection, we would submit the comment into the public comments.
> >
> > Your thoughts/comments will be most welcome.
> >
> > Edmon
> >
> >
> > ===================================
> >
> > APRALO Response on Draft Proposal for the Study of Issues Related to the
> > Delegation of IDN Variant TLDs
> >
> >
> > APRALO welcomes the proposed studies on IDN Variant TLDs.
> >
> > IDN TLDs are critical for the Asia Pacific Internet community. Without
> the
> > delegation of preferred IDN Variants, the IDN TLD process is incomplete.
> >
> > The IDN Variant TLD issue is well understood in the Asia Pacific Internet
> > community.  Comprehensive studies for Chinese, Indic and Arabic have been
> > conducted.  Especially for the Chinese community, the issue has studied
> for
> > over a decade since 2000, and there is ample IDN Variant policy
> > implementation and operational experience.
> >
> > While we are encouraged that ICANN is finally recognizing the criticality
> > of
> > the delegation of IDN Variant TLDs, we also encourage ICANN to recognize
> > the
> > work that is already done by the community.  Most importantly, we
> strongly
> > suggest to ICANN to complete its adoption of bottom-up developed IDN
> > Variant
> > policies for the language communities where policy and operational
> > experience is already mature and proven.
> >
> > Regarding the proposed studies, the separation of the work into different
> > case studies provides an appropriate direction.  We expect this would
> help
> > pave the way to ensure that delays or complications for one (or more)
> cases
> > will not impede the progress for the others.
> >
> > Finally, the composition of the case study teams would be crucial to the
> > success of the studies.  The policy and operational expertise from the
> Asia
> > Pacific community, who has been working on the IDN Variant issue for an
> > extended period of time should be leveraged by all study teams.
> >
> > We believe that the APRALO should be consulted to identify appropriate
> > members to participate in the case studies.
> >
> > Furthermore, whereas a reasonable size for the teams is important to
> ensure
> > workable efficiency and effectiveness, an inclusive approach, especially
> > for
> > observers would also be essential for the completeness and support of the
> > work produced.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> --
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> Beijing Normal University
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