[CPWG] PIC commitments on ORG

[Jonathan Zuck]

We probably do well to remember the library scene in Shawshank Redemption…and now that they’ve established a willingness to open the contract, ask. For a couple more things

                               ANDY
               (reading a letter from the state)
               Dear Mr. Dufresne. In response to
               your repeated inquiries, the State
               Senate has allocated the enclosed
               funds for your library project... "
                       (stunned, examines check)
               This is two hundred dollars.

        Wiley grins. Hadley glares at him. The grin vanishes.

                               ANDY
               In addition, the Library District
               has generously responded with a
               charitable donation of used books
               and sundries. We trust this will
               fill your needs. We now consider
               the matter closed. Please stop
               sending us letters. Yours truly,
               the State Comptroller's Office.

        Andy gazes around at the boxes. The riches of the world lay at
        his feet. His eyes mist with emotion at the sight.

                               HADLEY
               I want all this cleared out before
               the warden gets back, I shit you not.

        Hadley exits. Andy touches the boxes like a love-struck man
        touching a beautiful woman. Wiley grins.

                               WILEY
               Good for you, Andy.

                               ANDY
               Only took six years.
                       (beat)
               From now on, I send two letters a
               week instead of one.




From: Bill Jouris <b_jouris at yahoo.com>
Date: Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 10:24 AM
To: CPWG <cpwg at icann.org>, Jonathan Zuck <JZuck at innovatorsnetwork.org>
Subject: Re: [CPWG] PIC commitments on ORG

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:



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<mailto:jzuck at innovatorsnetwork.org> | O 202.420.7497 | S jvzuck |

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