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US Keeps Control of the Internet
Adam Schumacher writes "As a result of a a deal reached late Tuesday, the US and ICANN will maintain control over the Internet's core systems. A new body will be created to provide international oversight, which will, of course, have no binding authority."
Unilateralism "We will not under any circumstances..." seems to have won again.
What's less obvious, is why?
If the US believes it has national security interests in maintaining control of the Internet, that can only act to undermine the confidence of the rest of the world in the wisdom of using it as a public network.
If there aren't security reasons, has international negotiation come down to a contest as to who is the most macho.. along the now-common split between the US and the UN ?
I have been a user for about 10 years. This ends Feb 2014. The site's been ruined. I'm off. Dice, FU
We paid for it so this is correct.
Tim
Indeed. Was that "built the thing" as in "work for hire" or "we had the idea first"?
Both are irrelevant, it's always "who has IT now" that counts, and lets just look at how much control ICANN actually has.... hmmm It has absolutely no respect anywhere and slight residual power that is likely to evaporate as quickly as it is used for anything significant in opposition to the rest of the world.
When you say "United States Built the thing" do you mean the same way as in "United States killed Iraqi civilians using white phosphor" and "United States contracts out tortue of suspects to other countries" or in the same way as "United States gave lots of help to Tsunami victims"
Just for the record, much of the internet was built and is owned outside of the USA. Don't forget what "inter" means, it strongly implies co-operation. And thats not co-operation in the sense that "man is co-operating with the police but has not been charged".
Sam
blog.sam.liddicott.com
Let's be clear about one thing: America is no longer a western democracy. It tortures people, imprisons people without trial and bombs civilians. Why are people on Slashdot happy that this country has power over the currently used DNS system?
... is it any wonder the rest of the world doesn't trust you?
Because if the UN had control of it who knows what would happen. The UN can barely function itself, much less manage the internet...
-everphilski-
Nobody would say a thing if ICANN were French or Belgian. The fact that ICANN is based in the US is at the heart of this controversy. In many countries, not just South American countries, it's good politics to attack the US.
Hello United States, this is the people of the World. Regarding the recent discussion about ICANN. (I borrowed the following from various kids help websites on bullying and modified it a bit)
Signs of being a Bully.
Do you do some of these things? tease, hit, make fun of others kids[countries], damage other peoples things, call people names
Do you think you are: Stronger than any kid[country], Smarter than any kid[country], Street Smart
Think about this- Friends are people[countries] that support each other when you have problems, Friends have fun, People[countries] feel good about themselves when they help each other, Friends don't blame others[countries] for their problems
If you would like to change and have friends here are a few tips: Take responsibility for your own actions, Laugh with people[countries] not at them, If you have problems that you can't work out for yourself or control, talk to your teacher at school [allies], go on, take a risk and trust someone.
What to Do About Bullying
Bullying can be a big pain, but you don't have to let bullying get the best of you and your buddies [allies]. Here are some things to try if you're bothered by a bully:
* Act brave. When you're scared of another person [country], you're probably not feeling your bravest. But sometimes just acting brave is enough to stop a bully. If you walk by as though you're not afraid and hold your head high, a bully may be less likely to give you trouble.
* Ignore a bully. Simply ignoring a bully's threats and walking away robs the bully of his or her [their] fun. Bullies want a big reaction to their teasing and meanness. Acting as if you don't notice and don't care is like giving no reaction at all, and this just might stop a bully's behavior.
* Stand up for yourself. Kids [countries] can stand up for themselves with words by telling the bully to stop it, and then walk away. Kids [countries] also can stand up for each other by telling a bully to stop teasing or scaring someone else, and then walk away together.
* Tell an adult [the UN]. If you are being bullied, it's very important to tell an adult [the UN]. Teachers[politicians], principals[judges], parents[local government], and lunchroom helpers[farmers' union] at school can all help to stop bullying.
* Be a buddy. Kids[countries] who are being bullied can use the buddy system. Make a plan to walk with a friend[ally] or two on the way to school or recess or lunch or wherever you think you might meet the bully. Offer to do the same for a friend who's having trouble with a bully.
* Don't bully back. Don't hit, kick, or push back to deal with someone bullying you or your friends. Fighting back just satisfies a bully and it's dangerous, too, because someone could get hurt. It's best to stay with others, stay safe, and get help from an adult[the UN].