[governance] Re: [IGP-ANNOUNCE] IGP Alert: Reforming ICANN

[Milton L Mueller]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: McTim [mailto:dogwallah at gmail.com]
> MM:
> have interpreted the words "soft oversight" to mean "hierarchy",
> contrary to the meaning of English words and the actual facts about
> what was proposed, and now use your self-imposed equation as an
> occasion to rail against hierarchy. But it is clear, it is undeniable,
> that IGF has no hierarchical authority over ICANN (or anything else).
> Manifestly, IGF holds no political or contractual authority to tell it
> what to do or enforce any "orders". So what, exactly, are you talking
> about?
> 
> Maybe this?:
> 
> "5. Last but not least, ICANN and the UN Internet Governance Forum
> should agree to conduct a bi-annual review and public consultation
> concerning ICANN's record and accountability."

Does "review and public consultation" sound like hierarchical authority
to you? Seems like you're making my point for me. 

> or this:
> 
> "We suggest, therefore, that a new external oversight arrangement for
> ICANN be set up by leveraging the innovation and experimentation of
> the Internet Governance Forum. The IGF is an appropriately neutral,
> nongovernmental platform for discussion, consideration of evidence and
> the development of non-binding reports and recommendations. 

OmiGod! "discussion, consideration of evidence and the development of
non-binding reports and recommendations." Sounds like tanks rolling into
Marina Del Rey to me! 

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