[NCUC-EC] The flyer

[Mueller, Milton L]

I have some problems with the ICANN part.

>The second level domain names consist of one top level domain name
> and a name which the user chooses for example: name.NET

This is technically incorrect. A second-level name is a second-level name. This is referring to a full domain name (SLD.TLD). Moreover, I question the value of trying to explain the DNS in a brochure. If someone really doesn’t understand what a domain name is no brochure is going to fix it and they are unlikely to be getting involved in ICANN.

>ICANN develops policies in order to administer the domain names as well as
> other technical aspects, and makes decisions regarding its mandate through
> a bottom up process that allows all the relevant stakeholder groups participate
> in policymaking.

This description is part of ICANN’s continuing pretense that it only does technical stuff.  It should read:

“ICANN develops policies related to how many top level domains there will be, which ones will exist, to whom they will be assigned, and the regulations that apply to the entities that run them. Its policies are developed through a multistakeholder process.”

>ICANN currently performs its mission  under a U.S. Government contract
> and is accountable to the global community under an Affirmation of Commitments.

This could be changing very soon. Do we want to put this obsolete info into a printed brochure?


> ICANN is currently engaged in a process of internationalization, with

> new hub offices and engagement centers opening around the world.



This is junk, staff propaganda. We might say that “ICANN is currently engaged in a process of globalization, ending unilateral U.S. government oversight. ICANN has offices and engagement centers in different parts of the world.”



> Information on ICANN’s organization, governance, procedures, and

> range of activities is all available at



On the brochure there is no URL following this, only an ICANN logo. At any rate, we should point people to our own web site not ICANN’s, for further information.




From: NCUC-EC [mailto:ncuc-ec-bounces at lists.ncuc.org] On Behalf Of farzaneh badii
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2015 9:37 AM
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Subject: [NCUC-EC] The flyer

Hi all

I have made changes to the ICANN part of the flyer. I think the flyer is for newcomers and it should be more simple. please let me know if you agree with this approach and feel free to make suggestion. we also need a more recent picture.

Best

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Farzaneh
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