[governance] Is really Bulgarian Cyrillic .бг (.bg) similar to other Latin ccTLDs?

Imran Ahmed Shah ias_pk at yahoo.com
Mon Nov 7 16:26:16 EST 2011 

Hi, Avri
As you were there at domainsforum at Sofia, can you share some information
about the subject thread.
Thanks
Imran Ahmad Shah

> -----Original Message-----
> From: governance at lists.cpsr.org [mailto:governance at lists.cpsr.org] On
> Behalf Of Avri Doria
> Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 07:54 PM
> To: IGC
> Subject: Re: [governance] Is really Bulgarian Cyrillic .бг (.bg) similar
to other
> Latin ccTLDs?
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I think this is a good idea.  If we can create an IGC consensus letter
that
> 
> a. discusses this issue
> b. asks for a transparent review of the issue c. asks for a general
process by
> which any ICANN Staff decision on string confusability have a method for
> transparent review and appeal.
> 
> I do not think we need to recommend a solution, but we might recommend
> policy considerations consistent with the Affirmation of Commitments that
> would govern such a review and apeal.
> 
> We might also want to copy the leadership of ALAC when the letter is sent
> asking for their support of such an appeal mechanism.
> 
> avri
> 
> On 5 Nov 2011, at 00:07, Ian Peter wrote:
> 
> > Avri wrote:
> >
> >> Well there is a new Board now, with a new chair.
> >> All they need to do is recognize the mistake and tell the staff to fix
it.
> >> Takes a little courage, but a lot of people on that Board have courage.
> >
> > Perhaps a carefully drafted letter from this Caucus would be useful in
> > this regard?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >> From: Avri Doria <avri at psg.com>
> >> Reply-To: <governance at lists.cpsr.org>, Avri Doria <avri at psg.com>
> >> Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 21:58:57 -0400
> >> To: IGC <governance at lists.cpsr.org>
> >> Subject: Re: [governance] Is really Bulgarian Cyrillic .бг (.bg)
> >> similar to other Latin ccTLDs?
> >>
> >> Well there is a new Board now, with a new chair.
> >> All they need to do is recognize the mistake and tell the staff to fix
it.
> >> Takes a little courage, but a lot of people on that Board have courage.
> >>
> >> avri
> >>
> >> On 4 Nov 2011, at 03:16, Daniel Kalchev wrote:
> >>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On 03.11.11 18:31, Paul Lehto wrote:
> >>>> It would seem that there either is, or should be, a process to
> >>>> "call the question" as they say in parliamentary procedure.  If
> >>>> not, a motion can be made for a decision, or a letter sent citing
> >>>> undue delay and calling for a decision (with or without additional
> >>>> clarifying expertise appended to it). A person familiar with
> >>>> whatever exists in terms of procedure can recommend the best format
> or vehicle for forcing a decision.
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>> There is no formal process to question the outcome of the IDN Fast
> >>> Track applications. By definition, the only possible communication
> >>> is between ICANN "staff" (whatever that means) and the original
> >>> applicant. Ironically, even that country's Government does not have
> >>> formal way to communicate with ICANN on the matter.
> >>>
> >>> Nevertheless, we are exploring every available possibility for some
> >>> 18 months now, to understand why this situation continues to
> >>> persist. ICANN staff are very wary of any such discussions and I
perfectly
> understand their position.
> >>> More so, that the principal that handled this case, Tina Dam, is no
> >>> longer with ICANN.
> >>> My understanding is that ICANN now recognizes they made a mistake.
> >>> But they not only made the mistake to accept blindli this "expert
> >>> opinion". They also made the mistake to make several statements
> >>> already to the effect that "this is it, accept it or go away".
> >>> Therefore, the problem at the moment is how ICANN admits their
> >>> mistake and how they go out of the rising political problem.
> >>> I have made many proposals on how to address this, but this has been
> >>> slow process.. Nobody has given up anyway and it now seems
> >>> inevitable things will go on a more global and more politicized
forums.
> >>>
> >>> Daniel
> >>>
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