Feline
26th Jul 2000, 23:45
WHAT IS ICANN?
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ICANN (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is an NGO which was created after calls by the US government for
a body to be set up to administer policy for the Internet name and address system (DNS).
WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT ICANN?
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Until now, ICANN has been dominated by commercial and technical interests. Such a homogeneous body has every potential to become a 'World Trade Organization in cyberspace', defining policy and legislating changes to the Internet which will affect us all, and which favour big business over individuals. Already certain decisions taken by ICANN have clearly demonstrated this bias.
Now, for the first time, ICANN is opening up and accepting five non-technical, non-commercial Board directors; one from five of the world's regions. These new directors will be elected by ICANN's 'at large' members. Anyone can register to become an 'at-large' member.
HOW CAN I JOIN ICANN?
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Become an ICANN at-large member by July 31: Register to vote at http://members.icann.org/join_now.htm
It will only take you five minutes. Voting registration ends July 31.
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Feline
(I Sit, I Watch, I Smile)
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ICANN (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is an NGO which was created after calls by the US government for
a body to be set up to administer policy for the Internet name and address system (DNS).
WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT ICANN?
==============================
Until now, ICANN has been dominated by commercial and technical interests. Such a homogeneous body has every potential to become a 'World Trade Organization in cyberspace', defining policy and legislating changes to the Internet which will affect us all, and which favour big business over individuals. Already certain decisions taken by ICANN have clearly demonstrated this bias.
Now, for the first time, ICANN is opening up and accepting five non-technical, non-commercial Board directors; one from five of the world's regions. These new directors will be elected by ICANN's 'at large' members. Anyone can register to become an 'at-large' member.
HOW CAN I JOIN ICANN?
=====================
Become an ICANN at-large member by July 31: Register to vote at http://members.icann.org/join_now.htm
It will only take you five minutes. Voting registration ends July 31.
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Feline
(I Sit, I Watch, I Smile)