[registrars] 66% needed for approval

[Tim Ruiz]

Bhavin,

In previous years I don't think even the top 5 registrars were contacted
during the budget formulation process. I know that Go Daddy was never
contacted prior to this year. So I truly believe the ICANN staff made a
concerted effort to improve on that. Still not perfect, a wider range of
registrars should be included, but still much better.

And actually, the feedback that they received from the registrars they did
contact, as well as other stakeholders, resulted in significant reductions
in the budget, twice. They listened!

If we can reach a reasonable agreement on how best to deal with the issues
being discussed on this list and offer constructive suggestions, I believe
the staff will be very interested and responsive.

Tim


-----Original Message-----
From: owner-registrars at gnso.icann.org
[mailto:owner-registrars at gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Bhavin Turakhia
Sent: Friday, May 28, 2004 9:19 AM
To: 'Tim Ruiz'; 'Rick Wesson'
Cc: 'Monte Cahn'; ross at tucows.com; 'Rob Hall'; 'Jean-Michel Becar';
'Registrars Constituency'
Subject: RE: [registrars] 66% needed for approval


> Was the process perfect this year? No. Kurt admitted that 
> himself. But the ICANN staff engaged in more outreach this 
> year than in any previous year I am aware of. And in our 

I would not call asking top 15 registrars as an outreach. I would call it a
selective segment approach.

> dealings with them they have been more open and responsive to 

I would use the word responsive if CHANGES ARE MADE after all our
discussion. Its too early to use the word responsive

> Our vote may not affect our involvement in the ICANN process 
> overall, but I am convinced it could certainly affect the 
> level of outreach to registrars in subsequent years budget 
> formulations.

And have you considered the fact that there may not BE TOO MANY REGISTRARS
to OUTREACH next year if this budget remains the way it is?

> We should think our response through, and its long term 
> impact, very carefully.

"long term" is precisely the idea we have in our mind too

Best Regards
Bhavin Turakhia
Founder, CEO and Chairman
DirectI
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