[NA-Discuss] GNSO consumer constituency (was Re: OnlineNic, again)

[WWWhatsup]

While consumer/registarnts rights are certainly a concern of ISOC it is by no means mandated
to protect those at the expense of all other constituencies.. It's stated mission is to promote the open 
development,  evolution, and use of the Internet for the benefit of all people throughout the world. 'All' in this
case would include all constituencies, including registrars.  I am not certain how much influence ISOC
has over the policies of PIR.

I have cc'd Mr. Frédéric Donck  above. Perhaps he can elucidate.

Joly (isoc-ny)


>WWWhatsup wrote: 
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>>At 10:11 AM 2/4/2009, Brendler, Beau wrote:
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>>>Do ISOC chapters not consider themselves protectors of consumer/registrant rights?
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>>While the intent might be there, certainly, the capability, particularly when it comes to
>>arcane aspects of ICANN policy, is definitely wanting.
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>To what extent does a conflict of interest exist between ISOC's mandate to protect consumer/registrant rights and its operation of a major registry?
>
>- Evan

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