RE: [registrars] thoughts for conference today

["Bruce Tonkin" <Bruce.Tonkin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello Larry,

> 
> 2) Self Policing. We should be exploring ways to lessen the 
> administrative burden that ICANN has by assuming as many (or 
> all) of the enforcement issues as a group, so that ICANN 
> doesn't have to increase fees to do the same thing that we 
> can probably do for less money. 
> I think that an organization setup and funded by registrars 
> can take care of the issues for 25% of what it would cost for 
> ICANN to do the same. I would be willing to support such an 
> organization. 
> 

This idea has appeal.  I find it hard that every year we are asked to
pay more for 
Compliance but I have never actually seen any compliance done.  With
respect to policy development - most of this is done by those outside of
the ICANN staff (ie the cost is not paid for by ICANN).

Regards,
 Bruce