[CPWG] PIC commitments on ORG

[Bill Jouris]

 After listening to the Ethos webinar, and thinking about it for a few days, a couple of ideas bubbled up. 
First, to address some of the concerns that have been raised, Ethos proposes several modifications to the contract with PIC for .org.  ICANN could get those amendments to the contract (or something like them) in place before approving the sale.  Since the changes were Ethos' suggestions, they shouldn't have a problem with them.  (And if they do, well that would be a big red flag, wouldn't it?)  That assures that they will actually happen as advertised. 
Second, having established the independent oversight committee with those contract amendments, ICANN and PIC could start populating it.  Thus addressing the concerns expressed about how independent (of Ethos' board) it would actually be. 
I realize that this doesn't address every concern that has been raised.  But it might be a start.
Bill Jouris    On Friday, February 21, 2020, 09:14:25 AM PST, Jonathan Zuck <jzuck at innovatorsnetwork.org> wrote:  
 
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Folks,
 
Take a look at the PIC commitments proposed by PIR/Ethos for ORG.  At present, they focus on pricing, free speech and privacy.
 
https://www.keypointsabout.org/accountability
 
  
 
While a step in the right direction, including some binding powers in the above regards by the stewardship council, our concerns extend to the consumer trust implications of dramatically broadening the registrant profile of .ORG.  We want it to remain predominantly a space for non-profit organizations and individuals and limit the potential for DSN abuse through practices such as bulk registrations.
 
  
 
In any case, give it a read and we will discuss on Wednesday.
 
Jonathan
 
  
 
  
 
Jonathan Zuck |  Executive Director  |  Innovators Network
 
jzuck at innovatorsnetwork.org | O 202.420.7497 | S jvzuck |
 

 
  
 
  
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