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<p>With apologies to former late show host David Letterman and
thanks to all those who provided input, here are my top 10 reasons
why this waiver is a bad idea for ICANN and for the community: <br>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm">10. It is insensitive to the global
community as it can be interpreted as an exportation of U.S.-based
litigious
culture</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm">9. It disregards the fact that
participants at ICANN meetings have
always willingly and knowingly accepted personal responsibility
for
health issues that arise during meetings</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm">8. It is a disincentive to attending
ICANN meetings in person, thereby damaging the ability of the
community to work together</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm">7. Concerns which
have arisen throughout the community about the broad scope of the
waiver are not being addressed – including legal opinions warning
potential participants
against signing.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm">6. No one is taking ownership of this
waiver. The Board position on it is unclear</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm">5. There has been no general
explanation to the community or any attempt seek buy-in for this
waiver</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm">4. This kind of blanket waiver could
be
unenforceable and in that case, serves only as intimidation</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm">3. The waiver infringes on individual
rights</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm">2. ICANN appears to be abandoning its
duty of care to the participating community who are voluntarily
contributing their time and energy to fulfilling ICANN's mandate
to
operate as a bottom-up multistakeholder organization</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm"><b>Top reason why this waiver is a
really bad idea:</b></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm"><b>1. It leaves a lasting unpleasant
taste in the mouths of participants contributing to ICANN's
multistakeholder model -- which is presented as a source of
pride and accomplishment to the internet governance community.</b></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm">Marita (now signing off on this topic
-- thanks for bearing with me)<br>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm">Marita <br>
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