Re: .org sale - bidding process

Ted Hardie <ted.ietf@gmail.com> Sat, 18 January 2020 01:23 UTC

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From: Ted Hardie <ted.ietf@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 17:23:17 -0800
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Subject: Re: .org sale - bidding process
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On Fri, Jan 17, 2020 at 4:24 PM Rob Sayre <sayrer@gmail.com> wrote:

Maybe a better argument is that 4 members of the ISOC board are appointed
> by the IETF. (https://www.internetsociety.org/board-of-trustees/)
>
> A public web page (n.b. not a "discussion") detailing the bidding process
> seems like something the IETF might reasonably expect from its board
> members.
>

It's important to note that while different groups make appointments to the
Board, Internet Society Trustees do not represent specific constituencies
after elections.  Each Trustees serves the organization as a whole.
Whatever expectations you have of the board, you should have them of all of
them, not simply those appointed by the IETF.

I do note that Gonzalo, Richard, and Mike have each written about the sale:

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2019/12/the-sale-of-pir-the-internet-society-board-perspective/

http://www.circleid.com/posts/20191127_why_i_voted_to_sell_org/

https://www.keypointsabout.org/blog/heres-how-we-can-truly-savedotorg

In general, https://www.keypointsabout.org/ appears to be the web site you
are looking for, as it describes the board and supporters position.

regards,

Ted Hardie
(No hats being worn)

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