[ga] RE: Monthly Reports

[George Kirikos <gkirikos@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Patrick,

You're correct that the total need not be summed up. However, the entire column 
for domains at each registry was missing, as were other columns. If you read 
page 6 of the dot-cat PDF for December 2008, which duplicates the Appendix 4 
fields, there are 35 required fields. However, there were only columns A 
through W submitted on the spreadsheet table (which is 23 fields). Thus 12 
fields (columns) were entirely missing. It's not just the totals (in a row) 
that were missing (which were optional). Appendix 4 does state:

http://www.icann.org/en/tlds/agreements/cat/cat-appendix4-22mar06.htm

"This report shall be transmitted to ICANN electronically in comma or pipe 
separated-value format, using the following fields per registrar:"

so it's relatively easy to count up to 35, to see that all fields are present. 
For ICANN staff earning above market salaries:

http://www.circleid.com/posts/20090105_icann_for_profit_companies_comparables/

I would think that knowing there's a difference between 23 and 35 would be 
something "above average" employees would be qualified to know. If they don't 
know that difference, I'd suggest the CFO cut people's paycheques by 12/35ths, 
to see if they notice a difference.

Most ICANN staff members typically ignore questions to them (save for those 
coming from registry operators who pay for fancy parties at ICANN meetings), 
unless the issue is published on the lists to "prod them" into action. If there 
is an official email address that is public and archived, feel free to post it, 
and that might encourage people to submit it to staff who will then be 
responsive (because their lack of an answer can be monitored by all). You'll 
note for example the Mexico Question Box answers didn't appear until I posted 
about it on the GA list:

http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/archives/ga-200709/msg02775.html

and even then, answers were evasive, e.g. ICANN denied receiving any notice 
they were researching my views on Obama!

http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/archives/ga-200709/msg02826.html

ICANN knows the timestamp and IP address of the individual, so they certainly 
know exactly who was responsible.

I don't feel so bad that my concerns are ignored, given ICANN has also ignored 
the NTIA/DOJ/DOC in their new gTLD comments. Unlike them, I have no power 
whatsoever over ICANN. It would be better if ICANN continued to ignore me, but 
instead listened to the NTIA/DOJ/DOC (and the concerns of the vast majority of 
the public who oppose new gTLDs), if ICANN truly cares about its long-term 
survival. But, if they plan to listen to everyone, that's fine too. I guess 
we'll see for sure whether ICANN turns the corner and becomes responsive to the 
community if the new gTLD plan is simply shelved or put on the backburner for 
further study. Time will tell.

Sincerely,

George Kirikos
http://www.leap.com/

--- On Tue, 4/14/09, Patrick Jones <patrick.jones@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: Patrick Jones <patrick.jones@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: RE: Monthly Reports
> To: "gkirikos@xxxxxxxxx" <gkirikos@xxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2009, 7:14 PM
> George,
> 
> I saw your post on the GA list about the Monthly Reports.
> Not all of the registries include a total of monthly domains
> on their monthly reports. I can assure you there is no
> conspiracy at work - this discrepancy is being corrected and
> will be posted tomorrow. Field #3 in the appendix requires
> the registry to submit the total number of domains under
> management by each registrar, but there is not a requirement
> that each registry provide a total at the bottom of column
> #3 adding up the number (it would be great if all provided
> this when submitted). The line item is added manually in the
> monthly reports.
> 
> Hopefully future automation will provide better reporting
> and tools for the community.
> 
> Feel free to pass this response on to the GA list. If you
> have questions in the future, feel free to direct them to
> staff.
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Patrick
> 
> --
> Patrick L. Jones
> Registry Liaison Manager &
> Support to ICANN Nominating Committee
> Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers
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