[Ccwg-auctionproceeds] For your input - Open Internet definition

[Seun Ojedeji]

Thinking aloud: can Internet really be said to  "respect differences"
Espcially that related to culture. I have my doubt on that one.

Cheers!
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Kindly excuse brevity and typos

On Aug 22, 2017 2:53 AM, "Sylvia Cadena" <sylvia at apnic.net> wrote:

> I think Elliot’s proposed definition is a good start. I also like the
> “elevator pitch” approach that Evan shared, guess we can find something in
> the middle.
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> However, a couple of points to add:
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>    1. Training on how to manage and operate the network is also important
>    to be included. The Internet does not magically appear, it is the hard work
>    of many men and women engineers and technicians that make it work.
>    2. Governments are not the only ones providing training, and
>    mentioning them directly on the definition places probably too much
>    attention on their role
>    3. Restrict access is not only happening because of political views
>    but also socio-economic status, gender, geography/location and others. It
>    might be best not to highlight any in particular (as we might miss some)
>    and summarize it around discriminations instead
>    4. Translating “stack” for “layer” will be a lot more appropriate as
>    suggested by someone else. Stack/layer does not translate as scale, though.
>    I have not included it in my edits below though…
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> With that into account, I have edited Elliot’s text as follows:
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> “…an Internet that is equally accessible to all people for all purposes,
> and at every layer.
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> That means that no impediments are placed based on the sender, recipient,
> content, application or type of data being transmitted
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> That means that policy and regulation promote, support, facilitate and
> guarantee access
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> That means equality of access at a pragmatic level is ensured by assuring
> access at prices affordable to all members of society
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> That means training is available about how to manage, operate and use the
> Internet, as well as education in how to use it effectively
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> That means participation on an equal footing at all levels is encouraged,
> specially by those that might be discriminated against
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> An open Internet is one in which all people are empowered to contribute
> and to participate in building a worldwide culture that opens our hearts
> and minds by respecting differences. It is an Internet that we, the people
> of the world, recognize as ours  — something we have built together for one
> another.”
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> Sylvia
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