[AusNOG] Vint Cerf, Sally Wentworth (ISOC) appear before US Gov relating to attempts of UN (ITU) to take over the Internet

[Paul Wilkins]

Bit of a storm in a teacup imo.

The net is always going to be managed by consensus between sovereign
nations.

I can't see a bit of competition for internet governance being a bad thing,
and possibly a bit of constructive dialogue between US bodies and the UN
will ultimately benefit users.

US is probably going to more pro free speech than the UN (per first
amendment). UN will probably draw a stronger line on net neutrality and
open access.

Paul Wilkins


On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 7:03 PM, Lloyd Wood <lloyd.wood at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

> If you don't think ICANN has been particularly transparent or good for the
> internet, you will welcome this power struggle taking place - as it will
> forces changes in ICANN and ISOC processes as the US refuses to continue to
> give up control.
>
>
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> *From:* Skeeve Stevens <skeeve+ausnog at eintellego.net>
> *To:* ausnog at ausnog.net
> *Sent:* Monday, 4 June 2012, 1:12
> *Subject:* [AusNOG] Vint Cerf, Sally Wentworth (ISOC) appear before US
> Gov relating to attempts of UN (ITU) to take over the Internet
>
> Hey all,
>
> This is a video of Vint Cerf, Sally Wentworth (ISOC) appear before US Gov
> relating to attempts of UN (ITU) to take over the Internet
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4ceh1LrvXUY#!
>
> It is about 45mis, but VERY interesting about the future freedom of the
> Internet.
>
> Anyone interested in Internet Policy, Internet Governance would be highly
> advised to watch this and understand the situation.
>
> The Internet Society is heavily involved in trying to stop the ITU from
> taking over management of the Internet.
>
> ...Skeeve
>
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