Re: [ALSC-Forum] The activities of Joe Sims

[Jeff Williams]

Eric and all stakeholders or interested parties,

Eric Dierker wrote:

> I am confused a tad here I did not think Mr. Sims represented ICANN.
>
> Louis Touton does.  I know it is a Jones and Day matter but???
>
> No memberships and no right to complain.
> Does Jones & Day also represent KPMG and Verisign?

  I think the answer is yes..  An ethical dilemma perhaps...

>
>
> Has ICANN filed it's compliance statement with the appropriate agencies to
> confirm non-profit status?

  To date, no.

>
> either way how are they going to comply with the donation vs revenue percentages
> required, especially without
> at-large donations?

  Another ICANN staff created dilemma?

>
>
> Is there a lawsuit that establishes that donations to ICANN are not tax
> deductible until the requisite filings are completed.  How can anyone donate,
> much less ask for donations in these conditions?

  One can, but such donations would not be tax deductible presently.

>
> Now I see why so many laughed at me, its' like asking to give to my church
> because I say its a church.

  And the lord said, "Go forth and multiply"?

>
>
> This is a huge fraud
>
> We are back to forming an electoral body outside of ICANN where we can get
> funding and can really vote on matters of import.

  I think you mean "Of importance".  None the less, yes a At-Large can be
formed either inside of ICANN or outside still.  In order for ICANN to
meet it's MoU and White Paper requirements it must be open to any
and all stakeholders to join as a member.  The At-Large is necessary
for this to occur given ICANN's current structure.

>  If this non-profit was formed
> and the initial election committee were opponents of ICANN then would some of
> you contribute?

  No election committee is necessary initially.  Only an organization with
a small group of individuals that make up a funding group to provide for
collection of funds in a  legal manner...

>
>
> Eric
>
> DannyYounger@cs.com wrote:
>
> > Pindar, you wrote:  "if this is all a song and dance then, shut it down and
> > we can all go
> > home and stop wasting everyones time".
> >
> > Perhaps you and/or other members of the Committee would care to comment on
> > the activities of Mr. Joe Sims?
> >
> > As Mr. Froomkin wrote in today's Icannwatch column:  "I have little doubt
> > that no lawyer for an organization would express views regarding the
> > fundamental existence of his client to a major government agency unless he
> > had at least cleared them in principle with his client."
> >
> > As such views purportedly advocated the elimination of At-Large
> > representation within ICANN, it's time to clear the air.  You, Esther, and
> > Mike Roberts surely cannot claim to be in the dark regarding such efforts.
> > You were tasked to coordinate with ICANN Staff on implementational details.
> > Is this how you coordinate?  A joint plan to kill the At-Large?
> >
> > What back-room deals are now being made?  What game are you playing at?  Why
> > should we extend any further cooperation to this Committee?  Why should
> > anyone trust the ALSC in light of this revelation?

Regards,
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