[governance] Re: [Arab IGF] ICANN to get $8 Million More from New .com Deal

[Fahd A. Batayneh]

Milton,

On Sun, Aug 5, 2012 at 6:56 AM, Milton L Mueller <mueller at syr.edu> wrote:

>  On conflict of interest, I think you are overstating the problem.
>

Well, I might. But I think this person could have used his instincts better
and realized that what he was getting himself into would cause lots of rage.

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>
> ** **
>
> One board member – who had been an advocate of new gTLDs for literally
> TWELVE YEARS before the decision was made – joined a new TLD company AFTER
> he stepped down as Board chair. I think it is false to suggest that this
> person supported the policy simply because of business opportunities that
> were presented to him later.
>

I never mentioned that this person was supporting the policy for future
business opportunities. As I stated earlier, he could have used his
instincts better. I know money always attracts almost anyone, but common
sense must prevail (I know, maybe I am sounding like as though we are
living in an ideal world).

** **
>
> I will admit that the optics were bad and that ICANN should have a “time
> out” policy regarding its Board members in the future, but I also am tired
> of the idea that the whole new gTLD program can be attributed to a sleazy
> conflict of interest. This issue has been discussed and debated
> interminably since 1996. There would have been stronger accusations of
> massive conflicts of interest had ICANN _*not*_ approved a new gTLD
> program (protecting the monopolies of existing players).
>

I agree. ICANN should have done much better on this matter and taken a
proactive approach by gaining experience from the initial New gTLD rounds.

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>
>
>
> *From:* governance-request at lists.igcaucus.org [mailto:
> governance-request at lists.igcaucus.org] *On Behalf Of *Salanieta T.
> Tamanikaiwaimaro
> *Sent:* Saturday, August 04, 2012 3:52 PM
> *To:* governance at lists.igcaucus.org; Fahd A. Batayneh
> *Cc:* Dr. Alejandro Pisanty Baruch
> *Subject:* Re: [governance] Re: [Arab IGF] ICANN to get $8 Million More
> from New .com Deal****
>
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>
> Slight edits:****
>
> ** **
>
> Fahd: What makes things even worst is that many board members (in their
> capacity as employers of their respective firms) benifited their respective
> employers with the approval of the New gTLD program. Even more, some past
> board members jumped to greener shores with business ventures elsewhere
> (and I am sure you know what I exactly mean). ****
>
> ** **
>
>  Sal: Yes, that literally enraged the wider global community in terms of
> "conflict of interest" management. The reality is that situation boiled
> down to personal integrity and ethics as there was nothing in writing
> concerning that specific situation.  This was of course addressed through
> rigorous consultations with the global community  so that it never happens
> again. ****
>
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