[UA-discuss] Document Review: UASG011 Frequently Asked Questions

[Roberto Gaetano]

Hi Lars
I think I fully understand why UASG’s strategy does not include end users.
However, I do believe that in one way or the other end users are critical in this process, so there is some value in trying to engage them.
After all, UASG is not the only forum where these issues are discussed.
Cheers,
Roberto


On 27.02.2019, at 22:47, Lars Steffen <lars.steffen at eco.de<mailto:lars.steffen at eco.de>> wrote:

Hi Roberto,

If I imagine average end users, I think of people outside the domain industry. I don´t know anybody outside the industry who is exited about domain names at all. I count ALAC to the industry and/or community around this industry. Let´s face the bitter truth: We lack a critical mass out there that “just needs to be mobilized to ask for this”.

And so yes, the outreach strategy of the UASG does not include end users. We target developers, system architect, CIOs and C* Suite influencers. We are explicitly NOT targeting consumers nor registrants.

All the best,
Lars

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Datum: Mittwoch, 27. Februar 2019 um 21:40
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Betreff: Re: [UA-discuss] Document Review: UASG011 Frequently Asked Questions

Hi Dennis.
You raise an issue that has, IMHO, profound implications.
From my point of view, the ultimate beneficiary of UA is the end user, who will be allowed to access the Internet using his/her own language and script, and the local content providers, who can ensure that local people can access what they produce.
However, I am under the impression that the voice of the users is not particularly significant in the UASG - maybe this is also by design, as end users can seldom be excited by technical discussions and there are significant technical issues that UASG has to address in priority. However, they should be the ones “asking for this”.
My point is that we need to get end users more involved, so that they can become more active and even more “pushy” for UA. I am personally active in ALAC - although I have no official position there - and have some difficulties in getting the attention on these issues. I am wondering whether we can use the upcoming Kobe meeting to have more involvement from this relevant stakeholder group.
Cheers,
Roberto



On 26.02.2019, at 17:51, Tan Tanaka, Dennis via UA-discuss <ua-discuss at icann.org<mailto:ua-discuss at icann.org>> wrote:

Hi Don,

A few edits for your consideration.

One question that I get asked sometimes is “who is asking for this?” The FAQ lightly touches on “the expansion of the internet”, but perhaps this question should be incorporated in a next iteration. I believe this dove tails with Mark’s valid point about languages of the web (and evolution throughout the years).

My two cents.

Dennis

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Date: Monday, February 25, 2019 at 6:59 PM
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] [UA-discuss] Document Review: UASG011 Frequently Asked Questions

We have this FAQ published at https://uasg.tech/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/UASG011-160823-en-faq-digital.pdf

I’d very much welcome comments from the community about this – whether you think it’s fine as it is or whether things have progressed since we last updated this in 2016 or whether there are fresh questions that should be included.

If you need a deadline, let’s aim for the 5th of March.

Don



Don Hollander
Secretary General – UASG
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