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originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: Teikiatsu
The same way ICANN's administration currently does. By cataloging the assignment of domain names.
There is no change in the role of the US in the administration.
originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: interupt42
None of which has anything to do with ICANN.
originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: gmoneystunt
I wasn't asking for my hand to be held.
I was pointing out that the claims are nonsense.
originally posted by: EightAhoy
Internet Socity web site, and even reading ICANN site information, the only issue I read about that dismays me is the proposed loss of public access to the WHOIS database, except for government, including law enforcement from federal to local. Even media and journalists along with the general public will lose access to WHOIS information. (Yes, when registering a domain we can already privatize the information in WHOIS by paying a fee to the registrar at time of name leasing/renewing, and yes, the newly created management entity will most likely
Two other issues related to the ICANN changes which surfaced during my internet travels tonight were "trademarking/branding" issues and the current dispute process under ICANN management, and something about, I believe, root zone.
originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: burntheships
Congress has no involvement. The government contract with ICANN, which Congress approved, expires today.
Obama has no involvement.