Icann

[Ishmael]

I'm a little surprised there isn't a thread about this already. (Or maybe I missed it.) But the US is giving up control of ICANN and consequently the internet.

The heir apparent is the UN and I don't think this bodes well for anyone.

Discuss.

Ishmael

 

[kbate]

It has always been of great concern that the US with its amoral sexuality, puritan moral codes, liberal monetary system, and aggressive nature has controlled the internet. It will be far better when nations such as Syria, China and Russia can use their UN vote to censor the content that is so offensive to their populations.

Free speech has never been a good idea on a global basis, the people must only receive news that is approved by the ruling body and the ruling body must be able to make that news fit the current political climate.

Things will be great and we'll be spoon-fed wonderful stories of peace, economic recovery, and please vote incumbent.

Never forget that hundreds of lives could have been saved had a global censor stopped the cartoon defamation of the Prophet (pbuh).

 

[Busybody]

The new SURRENDER MONKEY

http://www.theawl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/obama-monkey.jpg

 

[Ishmael]

It has always been of great concern that the US with its amoral sexuality, puritan moral codes, liberal monetary system, and aggressive nature has controlled the internet. It will be far better when nations such as Syria, China and Russia can use their UN vote to censor the content that is so offensive to their populations.

Free speech has never been a good idea on a global basis, the people must only receive news that is approved by the ruling body and the ruling body must be able to make that news fit the current political climate.

Things will be great and we'll be spoon-fed wonderful stories of peace, economic recovery, and please vote incumbent.

Never forget that hundreds of lives could have been saved had a global censor stopped the cartoon defamation of the Prophet (pbuh).

*chuckle*

Not to mention the benefits of having an unelected global taxing authority.

Ishmael

 

[Busybody]

didn't he tell us all this before he was elected in 2008?

yes, he did!


why the surprise?

 

[Bidin~Time]

It has clearly been broken and misused since the beginning. Things will be better now.

<blink blink>

 

[eyer]

In the beginning, what we call the Internet today was totally controlled by the federal government, understandably (to many) because the government created and seeded the entire endeavor in this country, too. Commercial participation on the Internet, then, was completely forbidden...

...nonetheless, even that total government control didn't stop natural progress from transforming the Internet into what we know it as today.

As far as other governments and the UN go in regard to America now relinquishing some of its remaining control to an independent body: they can do what they wish concerning the Internet, but the fact is any actions they take, no matter how draconian, can only effect those individuals who choose to obey and only the individuals those governments can force to obey...

...which brings up a beautiful democratic point about the Internet now and especially as the future unfolds: any government which acts to restrict Internet access to its citizens risks those same citizens rising up against it - this risk will only increase in the future.

It would be so nice to imagine that those who still possess vast power over the Internet's reach would see the future for what it holds and begin now to free their people so they can begin participating in that sure future. But governments will, of course, be the last entities to voluntarily loose their only true weapon over their own citizens (control)...

...but there is no doubt that no matter that governments still control their own nodes of the Internet today, in the future the Internet itself will become the the master of government.

The day is coming when the Net and the WWW will transform themselves into the true voice of all the people, technology allowing even those once banned from free participation on it to add their voice to it, too....

...the will of the People brought to bear by the digital light of one of man's truly great accomplishments.

President Obama is to be saluted for his decision to rid the Internet of even more government dominance (statists don't have to fret fully, though, since the federal government still retains all the power to pull the plug in America if they so desire)...

...the Internet is now a bit freer to take-off a bit more and transform itself into its next stage, just like it has at every stage of its existence under some sort of government control.

 

[tactful]

I bet Al Gore is gonna be pissed, oh wait, he's getting 10%, never mind.

 

[Phelia]

I'm a little surprised there isn't a thread about this already. (Or maybe I missed it.) But the US is giving up control of ICANN and consequently the internet.

The heir apparent is the UN and I don't think this bodes well for anyone.

Discuss.

Ishmael

Uh, no it's not.

In the beginning, what we call the Internet today was totally controlled by the federal government, understandably (to many) because the government created and seeded the entire endeavor in this country, too. Commercial participation on the Internet, then, was completely forbidden...

...nonetheless, even that total government control didn't stop natural progress from transforming the Internet into what we know it as today.

As far as other governments and the UN go in regard to America now relinquishing some of its remaining control to an independent body: they can do what they wish concerning the Internet, but the fact is any actions they take, no matter how draconian, can only effect those individuals who choose to obey and only the individuals those governments can force to obey...

...which brings up a beautiful democratic point about the Internet now and especially as the future unfolds: any government which acts to restrict Internet access to its citizens risks those same citizens rising up against it - this risk will only increase in the future.

It would be so nice to imagine that those who still possess vast power over the Internet's reach would see the future for what it holds and begin now to free their people so they can begin participating in that sure future. But governments will, of course, be the last entities to voluntarily loose their only true weapon over their own citizens (control)...

...but there is no doubt that no matter that governments still control their own nodes of the Internet today, in the future the Internet itself will become the the master of government.

The day is coming when the Net and the WWW will transform themselves into the true voice of all the people, technology allowing even those once banned from free participation on it to add their voice to it, too....

...the will of the People brought to bear by the digital light of one of man's truly great accomplishments.

President Obama is to be saluted for his decision to rid the Internet of even more government dominance (statists don't have to fret fully, though, since the federal government still retains all the power to pull the plug in America if they so desire)...

...the Internet is now a bit freer to take-off a bit more and transform itself into its next stage, just like it has at every stage of its existence under some sort of government control.

What a lovely work of complete and utter fiction!

 

[evesdream]

What a lovely work of complete and utter fiction!

I gave it 3 stars, 'cause I only came once.

 

[unregistered]

 

[Byron In Exile]

It has always been of great concern that the US with its amoral sexuality, puritan moral codes, liberal monetary system, and aggressive nature has controlled the internet. It will be far better when nations such as Syria, China and Russia can use their UN vote to censor the content that is so offensive to their populations.

Free speech has never been a good idea on a global basis, the people must only receive news that is approved by the ruling body and the ruling body must be able to make that news fit the current political climate.

Things will be great and we'll be spoon-fed wonderful stories of peace, economic recovery, and please vote incumbent.

Never forget that hundreds of lives could have been saved had a global censor stopped the cartoon defamation of the Prophet (pbuh).

I'm sure it's all for the best.

Do I have to sign anything, or will this, like most things, be taken care of behind my sleeping back?

 

[Byron In Exile]

What a lovely work of complete and utter fiction!

I thought the characters lacked depth.

Also, no car chase, so... three stars.

 

[Liar]

*chuckle*

Not to mention the benefits of having an unelected global taxing authority.

Ishmael

According so some, you already have an unelected national taxing authority. Might as well outsource and save some money.

 

[Phelia]

I gave it 3 stars, 'cause I only came once.

You say that now, but I bet it's worked its way into your brain. Now you won't be able to climax unless someone talks dirty to you in binary, or threatens you with totalitarian rule. I can picture your "Looking for a story..." thread already.

"Help! I can't find it anywhere! It's sort of about the internet and it makes no fucking sense. VERY hot."

Sorry. I didn't see this thread before I started another one.

No problem! But, for future reference, before you make a thread, you probably want to check if:

a) someone has already made a thread covering that topic or

b) your thread is nothing more than a vapid, frothingly partisan C&P article with absolutely no regard for accuracy or reality.

In this instance, your thread has been rendered pointless on both counts.

I thought the characters lacked depth.

Also, no car chase, so... three stars.

I think the movie version will be more exciting. I've read that Jean-Claude Van Damme is slated to play the Internet.

 

[Brollyanna]

Apparently Chuck Norris is IPv6.

 

[evesdream]

You say that now, but I bet it's worked its way into your brain. Now you won't be able to climax unless someone talks dirty to you in binary, or threatens you with totalitarian rule. I can picture your "Looking for a story..." thread already.

"Help! I can't find it anywhere! It's sort of about the internet and it makes no fucking sense. VERY hot."

No. When it comes to me climaxing, this will do very nicely....

No problem! But, for future reference, before you make a thread, you probably want to check if:

a) someone has already made a thread covering that topic or

b) your thread is nothing more than a vapid, frothingly partisan C&P article with absolutely no regard for accuracy or reality.

In this instance, your thread has been rendered pointless on both counts.

 

[VaticanAssassin]

Uh, no it's not.



What a lovely work of complete and utter fiction!

How so?

How it will be run is completely undefined.

To suggest that the UN is heir apparent is completely logical foprcast. Unless you have some information you would like to share.......other than "uh, no it's not".

 

[Phelia]

Apparently Chuck Norris is IPv6.

Five stars!

No. When it comes to me climaxing, this will do very nicely....

IPv6 did it for me. It just looks dirty.

How so?

How it will be run is completely undefined.

To suggest that the UN is heir apparent is completely logical foprcast. Unless you have some information you would like to share.......other than "uh, no it's not".

From the NYT:

With its statement that no government-led organization would take over Icann, the United States also made clear that the International Telecommunication Union, a United Nations affiliate that oversees global telephone traffic, would not be allowed to take over Internet governance.

Gee, I can totally see how "would not be allowed to take over Internet governance" could logically translate to "the heir apparent."

You're right, though. The transfer is completely undefined. Aside from all of the specific definitions governing it, I mean.

 

[unregistered]

 

[Phelia]

You're whole life is pointless, do us all a big favor and get on your fucking broom and go for a ride around the block.

Really? That would be a big favor? To everyone? I just don't really see how any of you would benefit from that. I mean, the block is fairly small, so I'd be back in a few minutes, witchin' it up. Probably feeling invigorated from the fresh air, actually. I mean, I'll do it, and then presumably everyone would owe me a favor, which would be nice, but I just don't think you thought this through very well.

You know, like your thread. Or like, all of your opinions.

 

[Byron In Exile]

I think the movie version will be more exciting. I've read that Jean-Claude Van Damme is slated to play the Internet.

Apparently Chuck Norris is IPv6.

This could be good.

They could have terrorists kidnap Chuck Norris' Transport Layer and demand the addresses be shortened from 128 to 64 bits. Then Jean-Claude could fly in via hovercraft and drop a payload of eels upon them, carrying a virus which would generate millions of ICMP messages with high TTLs, slowing the Internet to a crawl. The rest would be a mop-up operation which would involve blowing the terrorists to bits with high caliber automatic weapons and incendiary grenades.

Then the Internet would be converted to the OSI model under control of the good ol' US of A to insure such a crisis could never happen again.

 

[CNYCarol]

It has always been of great concern that the US with its amoral sexuality, puritan moral codes, liberal monetary system, and aggressive nature has controlled the internet. It will be far better when nations such as Syria, China and Russia can use their UN vote to censor the content that is so offensive to their populations.

Free speech has never been a good idea on a global basis, the people must only receive news that is approved by the ruling body and the ruling body must be able to make that news fit the current political climate.

Things will be great and we'll be spoon-fed wonderful stories of peace, economic recovery, and please vote incumbent.

Never forget that hundreds of lives could have been saved had a global censor stopped the cartoon defamation of the Prophet (pbuh).

What kind of drugs is she on?

"controlled the internet"? We created it back in the 60's.

"amoral sexuality"? Admittedly may people are immoral, that is one of the prices you pay with freedom.

"puritan moral codes"?, We refer to them as Christian moral codes.

"liberal monetary system"? Our monetary system is simply a tool to enable trade. It's a lot easier to carry dollar bills to trade for your new cow, rather than dragging 3 sheep to trade.

"and aggressive nature"? Germany ATTACKS France, WW1, we help drive the Huns back.

Germany ATTACKS France AGAIN, WW2, we help drive the Nazi ass wipes back into their holes.

Japan attacks Hawaii, we kick the shit out of them, ONLY resulting to nuclear weapons after Japan makes it clear that they prefer annihilation rather than defeat.

North Viet Nam invades the south, South Viet Nam asks for help, and we send it.

Russia invades Afghanistan, we give the Afghans arms to help drive out the Commie horde.

Sodomized Hussein invades Kuwait, we join a coalition to drive his ass out.

We went back to Iraq when Sodomized refuses to give arms inspectors free access to suspected WMD sites.

Afghanistan refuses to expel Bin Laden, and we attack in response to their murdering HUNDREDS in the WTC and Pentagon attacks, along with those that crashed in Pennsylvania.

Aggression? Russia decides to keep Eastern Europe after WW2, North Korea invades South Korea, North Vietnam attacks South Vietnam, Ronald Reagan only bombed Libya after they launched an attack on our aircraft carrier.

Please explain our "aggressive nature".

 

[Byron In Exile]

*Zoooom!*

 

[VaticanAssassin]

Five stars!



IPv6 did it for me. It just looks dirty.



From the NYT:



Gee, I can totally see how "would not be allowed to take over Internet governance" could logically translate to "the heir apparent."

You're right, though. The transfer is completely undefined. Aside from all of the specific definitions governing it, I mean.

Yes..... someone in the government said that. It must be true.