[NCSG-Discuss] NCSG lists on non-ICANN servers

[Carl Smith]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

I have worked on Corporate Roll Outs of total system replacement. I was 
left behind to make it work at arms reach of the users. Needless to say, 
I had armed myself with access to make unauthorized changes so that 
everything worked properly, including the users.  I received respect and 
commendation from the top and praise from the users.  No one asked how.

Lou

On 2/25/2013 5:18 PM, Avri Doria wrote:
> Hi,
>
> since you asked the question on the NCSG-DISCUSS list instead of the NCSG-EC list,
> and though I am in no way as authoritative as Robin,
> I will presume to give my impression of an answer.
>
> - When NCSG-DISCUSS was created a long time ago, when it was called NCUC-DISCUSS, it was before ICANN had the whole constituency support methods
>
> - When I was responsible for the incipient NCSG-EC/PC/FC  I put them on my server.  At that time it might have been possible to get ICANN support for lists but it was
>    a. easier to just create it on my own server
>    b. I was running sympa which i think is best as it allows:
>         i. moderated sending by non list members
>         ii. a file repository
>         iii. what i consider a better administrative interface.
>     c. wasn't sure if ICANN could/would have done it back then
> - When Robin took over a NCSG Chair, she moved NCSG-EC/PC/FC to her server where she knew the software.  At that point it was still unclear what support ICANN would have been able to provide.
>
> - There is value in having a certain amount of SG autonomy.  I think most of the SG and other Cs have independent servers for their lists.  But I am not sure.
>
> - There is no requirement to use ICANN servers.  So why not
>
> avri
>
>
>
> On 25 Feb 2013, at 23:02, Alain Berranger wrote:
>
>> Dear Robin,
>>
>> When you have a minute, can you please tell me why we have NCSG mailing lists on ipjustice.org and syr.edu servers and not on ICANN servers? I am being asked by new NPOC colleagues and I do not know the answer.
>>
>> Thansk, Alain
>