[Gnso-newgtld-wg] Closed Generics / Creation of Sub-group

Thu Aug 22 15:33:21 UTC 2019

Please add me to the list.

I can also contribute to spreading the message if necessary. To do so, I
will need a "go" (better when I have a link too).

Thank you.

Jean Guillon

Le jeu. 22 août 2019 à 16:41, Jeff Neuman <jeff.neuman at comlaude.com> a
écrit :

> All,
>
>
>
> Thanks for the great discussion on Closed Generics earlier
> today/yesterday.  For those that were not able to be on the call, I highly
> recommend listening to the recording which can be found on the agenda
> wiki page <https://community.icann.org/x/VqujBg>.  The latest version of
> the Summary Document is here
> <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q6_DxsCvSA_3B7ArncO2U4tWNY3vH7Wi4nINrouR4AI/edit#heading=h.j7jy935ryg4k>
> (specifically Section 2.7.3 – currently pages 14-20).
>
>
>
> One of the action items from the call with to create a small sub-group to
> discuss this issue further to see if it is possible to get a “compromise
> position” of the Working Group on one of the options that were presented
> (or any hybrid or new option).  We are seeking volunteers to serve on this
> small group.  Please let us know if you would like to sign up for this
> group.
>
>
>
> One word of caution:  This group is not being set up to rehash the
> arguments for and against Closed Generics.  We have spent more than enough
> time on that issue and the Summary Documents, combines with the Initial
> Report and Public Comment Analysis referenced in the Summary Document we
> believe have effectively captured all of that.  What we are looking for is
> whether there is any solution that can address/mitigate the alleged harms
> expressed by those that oppose Closed Generics.  We are trying to assess
> whether there is an appetite in the group to compromise.
>
>
>
> If, after several weeks, we (the Leadership) do not believe there is such
> an appetite, then we will close the small group down.  The last thing we
> want to do is waste a lot of time discussing an issue that no side is
> willing to give anymore on.  Although you should be familiar with the
> Summary Document, please do not make any changes to that document at this
> time (other than glaring errors).  The focus should be on finding a
> compromise (if there is one to be reached).
>
>
>
> To reiterate, this is a unique situation we have with this issue, because
> there technically may not be a default position to fall back on.  Although
> it is true that the Board decided to *temporarily* not allow Closed
> Generics in 2012
> <https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-new-gtld-2015-06-21-en>,
> the ICANN Board expressly asked the GNSO to create policy on this matter.
> The Board, in deciding not to temporarily allow closed generics did not
> expressly endorse any argument for or against closed generics, but rather
> made it clear that this was an issue for the communti.
>
>
> Therefore, if we cannot agree on a solution, it is not clear what the
> ICANN Board would ultimately conclude was the default position.  It could
> be the default was not allowing them or, alternatively, the default could
> be allowing them because the AGB did not indicate a position on this one
> way or another.
>
>
>
> *Please let us know ASAP if you would like to join this discussion.  We
> will endeavor to get this list up by early next week and try to start
> discussing the issues right away.*
>
>
>
> *Best regards,*
>
>
>
> *Jeff Neuman*
>
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