Re: [ALSC-Forum] Reminder - At-Large mailing lists requested by 20 May

[Micheal Sherrill]

Hello Eric:

There was a very unfortunate incident here in the United States that may show a parallel to ICANN habits.  Enron was one of the most powerful energy companies ever.  It dabbled in wholesale electrical distribution, natural gas transmission lines, weather based derivatives, coal, wood pulp, plastics, and, best of all, creative bookkeeping.  It had the eyeballs of Washington and Wall Street and the monies of Midas to propel them long into the future.  Unfortunately, their idea of the future was always only just a few days ahead.  They focused on short term revenue and paid no attention to the cumulative effects of their lack of vision and common sense.  And scruples.

I am afraid that ICANN is following that same path as Enron.  They will refute any hint of problems, followed with boisterous proclamations of continued success (at the same time scrambling behind the scenes to cajole the market-makers to boost their good will) and eventually implode, deny knowledge of anything bad that happened (even though they were in total control of the company), and flee to other high paying jobs (or, if we are lucky, just retire).

There may be a difference in this case, however.  I fear that ICANN has already shredded the evidence.

These guys are formidable.  They are smart, they seem to coordinate their efforts, and they all have no common sense nor morals.  It can be a very dangerous combination in the wrong hands.  And it has been in their hands for many years.

Regards,


Micheal Sherrill

---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: eric@hi-tek.com
Date:  Tue, 07 May 2002 19:12:44 -0700

S---,

Do you see any way out for this gross assimilation of a business?

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Micheal Sherrill wrote:

> ICANN has eyeballs and money, now.  But, it will not survive.  It is in denial, and shall eventually panic. They will not admit the end is coming until it is way past saving.  Do not board a sinking ship.
>
> Supplant ICANN.
>
> Regards,
>
> Micheal Sherrill
>
> ---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
> From: eric@hi-tek.com
> Date:  Tue, 07 May 2002 18:15:00 -0700
>
> Ok,
>
> I will take a break and re-think this but it seems like taboo.
>
> People should think about their affiliations.
>
> Golly gee willickers but aligning with ICANN is a bad thing right now,
> not a good
> thing.
>
> Sorry Denise but it is poison to be affiliated with ICANN right now.
>
> other thoughts?
>
> eric
>
> Denise Michel ALSC wrote:
>
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