[ga] Extending ICANN comment periods

[George Kirikos <gkirikos@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi folks,

As you know, we're  getting swamped with ICANN comment periods right now. But 
it 
appears that the members
of the transfers workgroup are reconsidering extending the public comment 
period 
by two weeks! First they said that it was not possible. Then, when it was noted 
that other comment periods were extended (one by 3 weeks), more excuses. What a 
joke. One can see my response at:


http://forum.icann.org/lists/gnso-irtp-b-jun09/msg00415.html


and you can see related discussion at:


http://forum.icann.org/lists/gnso-irtp-b-jun09/


It's all too typical of ICANN politics....folks  generally want more time, but 
on a specific issue when they feel that the public will oppose a given issue, 
they won't extend deadlines at all, in order to get the fewest possible 
comments. The public doesn't get a chance to "vote", but those with an agenda 
to 
stifle opposition do vote.

ICANN needs to step in and overrule those trying to limit the opportunity of 
the 
public to formulate comments. I gave 5 examples of others who feel that the way 
comment periods are being handled by ICANN need improvement, yet some are still 
willing to play petty games.

Sincerely,

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