[governance] ICANN declined Bulgarian IDN fast-track

[Daniel Kalchev]

Eric,

Grad to see there are still people who both see the issues at hand and 
are prepared to openly discuss it.

Daniel

On 04.07.10 19:15, Eric Dierker wrote:
> I only know from my experience with ICANN but I have a suggestion that 
> is generally not spoken but is as clear as a bell.  The process that 
> is open and transparent at ICANN almost always leaves an observer or 
> participant scratching their head at the outcome.  It is most closely 
> understood as a Highschool social click.  Science and logic and 
> process cannot really offer any sense to it.  It is more like "who" 
> and "what" and "where" is "/in"/.
>
> The mere and startling fact that you conclude by saying in essence 
> "what the hell *is* the next step?".  Really exemplifies my point. And 
> sadly the answer is just as plain as the huge schnouze on my face. 
>  Your next step is to */get popular/. Get yourself invited to parties, 
> panels and write some stuff on some lists praising some inglorious 
> staffer.  Staff recommends only that which the staff feels is popular 
> and boards-counsels WGs and TFs only support that which is popular. *
> *
> *
> *Taboos: 1. Any heated debate. 2. Any reference to misconduct.  3. 
> Demanding anything at all.  4. Cohorting with folks deemed unwashed 
> and not in the click.*
> *
> *
> *Don't get me wrong the party line Avri put forth here is a technical 
> issue regarding confusion -- so they say these words but -- as you can 
> see that is not at all the issue -- the technical issues are either 
> disregarded or manufactured to meet the above criteria.*
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From:* "krum.jonev at dir.bg" <krum.jonev at dir.bg>
> *To:* governance at lists.cpsr.org; jefsey <jefsey at jefsey.com>
> *Sent:* Sat, June 26, 2010 10:16:05 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [governance] ICANN declined Bulgarian IDN fast-track
>
> Hi all,
>
> On an interview today, the IT minister announced that Bulgaria will 
> send a reconsideration request for the .бг string.
>
> Original source : 
> http://dariknews.bg/view_article.php?article_id=551142 (in Bulgarian)
>
> -
> Who will be the domain of Bulgaria in Cyrillic alphabet, after it 
> emerged that looked like BR (Brazil) and will not happen?
>
> Minister: Yes, we received a refusal for the BG domain. I personally 
> believe that this domain is the best for Bulgaria and the same is 
> considered perhaps by the majority of IT industry. Therefore, we will 
> make a new request. Will ask for reconsideration.
>
> And do not give up.
>
> Minister: No, do not give up the registration of the domain. I think 
> he has the greatest effect. Other abbreviations in Cyrillic in my 
> opinion will not be so ...
>
> BU, BYA, BGR ...
>
> Minister: No, these are not so typical for Bulgaria and will not be so 
> popular.
>
> Even the whole "Bulgaria".
>
> Minister: I think that will not be as popular as both letters БГ (BG)
>
> How this will happen - the change of this refusal?
>
> Minister: Well, to change that refusal is a new procedure in an 
> international organization that approves the registration of those 
> domains. We got the first refusal, but that does not mean that with 
> the second procedure we will also get a refusal - its possible to 
> obtain approval.
>
> But what really count, because the simple logic is that true when you 
> see BR in Brazil, right, it looks like BG of the Bulgarians. And 
> because the Brazilians are the first - they give up?
>
> Minister: No, they will not quit, of course, we still rely on a deeper 
> examination of the problem and hopefully to be approved this 
> abbreviation because it is most typical for Bulgaria and I think it 
> will benefit the most , it introduce the Cyrillic alphabet.
>
> -
>
> However, I don`t have an idea what is this "second"procedure - maybe 
> the extended review?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Krum
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