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The '''Coalition for Responsible Internet Domain Oversight (CRIDO)''' is an advocacy organization that was created by the [[ANA|Association of National Advertisers]] in November, 2011, to fight [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|program to expand the number of generic top-level domain names]] ([[gTLD]]s) in the [[DNS|Domain Name System]]. The program opened on schedule on January 12, 2012.

The '''Coalition for Responsible Internet Domain Oversight (CRIDO)''' is an advocacy organization that was created by the [[ANA|Association of National Advertisers]] in November, 2011, to fight [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|program to expand the number of generic top-level domain names]] ([[gTLD]]s) in the [[DNS|Domain Name System]]. The program opened on schedule on January 12, 2012. The fact that the group was created well after the May, 2011 approval of the program, compromised its stance to many ICANN commentators. They were criticized as being late to the game, and given ANA's prior participation in developing the program were also seen as chastising a program that they knew about and did not work with at a more appropriate time. It was dramatic timing for large corporations to come out against the deal just months before applications were to be accepted, given that ICANN had been developing a new gTLD program through its multi-stakeholder model essentially from the organization's very beginnings.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/massive-group-forms-to-kill-off-new-gtlds/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+DomainIncite+(DomainIncite.com) Massive Group Forms to Kill Off New gTLDs, DomainIncite.com]</ref>

==~~Backgound~~==

==Background==

On June 20, 2011, ICANN announced its approval of the new gTLD program during the [[ICANN 41]] meeting in Singapore. The program was scheduled to be implemented on January 12, 2012.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/releases/release-20jun11-en.pdf ICANN Approves Historic Change to Internet’s Domain Name System]</ref> Following ICANN's announcement, some groups and individuals expressed their objection. ANA was specifically concerned of the [[Brand TLD|.brand]] domains plan on behalf of its many, large corporate backers.<ref>[http://www.webpronews.com/should-icann-overturn-brand-domain-plans-advertisers-think-so-2011-09 Should ICANN Overturn “.brand” Domain Plans? Advertisers Think So.]</ref> Other objection existed, such as that from former ICANN Chairwoman [[Esther Dyson]], who also took issue with the implications for trademark owners as well as end-users.<ref>[http://techcrunch.com/2011/07/21/esther-dyson-top-level-domains/ Esther Dyson On New Top-Level Domains: “There Are Huge Trademark Issues”]</ref>

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A complete list of petitioners can be found [http://www.ana.net/content/show/id/crido here]

==~~Senate Hearing~~ on ICANN new gTLD Expansion==

==Congressional Hearings on ICANN's new gTLD Expansion==

===ANA/CRIDO Testimony===

On December 8, 2011, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation conducted a hearing in connection with ICANN's new gTLD expansion program. [[Dan Jaffe]], EVP, Government Relations of ANA and CRIDO representative, testified to the members of the Senate committee that the program is harmful to marketers, consumers and to the marketplace as a whole. In addition, he said that ICANN failed to maintain its responsibilities, particularly in ensuring that its policies are impartial, as the administrator of the Internet. He also enumerated the 10 key reasons to delay the implementation of the program.<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/20111208_us_senate_committee_holds_hearing_on_icanns_new_tld_expansion/ US Senate Committee Holds Hearing on ICANN's New TLD Expansion]</ref><ref>[http://commerce.senate.gov/public/?a=Files.Serve&File_id=8c7e6c3b-a6b8-41a9-b59a-681dd278249f Testimony of Daniel L. Jaffe, Hearing on ICANN’s Expansion of Top Level Domains, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, December 8, 2011]</ref>

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[[Angela F. Williams]], General Counsel of The Young Men’s Christian Association of the United States of America (YMCA), also testified representing [[ICANN]]'s [[NPOC|Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency]]. She asked the Senate committee to investigate the issue through the eyes of non-profits. She also requested ICANN to continue accept input from stakeholders, particularly from non profit organizations.<ref>[http://commerce.senate.gov/public/?a=Files.Serve&File_id=56a49ede-865f-4bbe-9635-58d0b59add7b Testimony of Angela Williams]</ref>

===House Hearing===

On December 14, a second hearing was held, hosted by the House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee. Those speaking at this hearing were Fiona Alexander from NTIA, Dan Jaffe from ANA, Kurt Pritz from ICANN, [[Employ Media]] CEO [[Thomas Embrescia]], and [[Joshua Bourne]] representing [[CADNA]].<ref>[http://news.dot-nxt.com/2011/12/13/house-hearing-testimonies What the House testimonies tell us, dot-nxt.com]</ref>

The result of the House hearing was the suggestion that the program be delayed until there is a consensus between all relevant stakeholders, made by Rep. Eshoo. Pritz and Alexander came to the defense of ICANN's [[Multistakeholder Model]], arguing that the process had not been rushed. It had taken ICANN seven years to get to the point where all the issues had been discussed and no new issues were being raised, during which time they had consulted all the relevant stakeholders. Alexander made the point that "consensus" does not always mean "unanimity."

==References==

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[[Category:~~Organizations~~]]

[[Category:Coalitions]]

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-The '''Coalition for Responsible Internet Domain Oversight (CRIDO)''' is an advocacy organization that was created by the  [[ANA|Association of National Advertisers]] in November, 2011, to fight [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|program to expand the number of generic top-level domain names]] ([[gTLD]]s) in the [[DNS|Domain Name System]]. The program opened on schedule on January 12, 2012.
+The '''Coalition for Responsible Internet Domain Oversight (CRIDO)''' is an advocacy organization that was created by the  [[ANA|Association of National Advertisers]] in November, 2011, to fight [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|program to expand the number of generic top-level domain names]] ([[gTLD]]s) in the [[DNS|Domain Name System]]. The program opened on schedule on January 12, 2012. The fact that the group was created well after the May, 2011 approval of the program, compromised its stance to many ICANN commentators. They were criticized as being late to the game, and  given ANA's prior participation in developing the program were also seen as chastising a program that they knew about and did not work with at a more appropriate time. It was dramatic timing for large corporations to come out against the deal just months before applications were to be accepted, given that ICANN had been developing a new gTLD program through its multi-stakeholder model essentially from the organization's very beginnings.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/massive-group-forms-to-kill-off-new-gtlds/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+DomainIncite+(DomainIncite.com) Massive Group Forms to Kill Off New gTLDs, DomainIncite.com]</ref>
-==Backgound==
+==Background==
 On June 20, 2011, ICANN announced its approval of the new gTLD program during the [[ICANN 41]] meeting in Singapore. The program was scheduled to be implemented on January 12, 2012.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/releases/release-20jun11-en.pdf ICANN Approves Historic Change to Internet’s Domain Name System]</ref> Following ICANN's announcement, some groups and individuals expressed their objection. ANA was specifically concerned of the [[Brand TLD|.brand]] domains plan on behalf of its many, large corporate backers.<ref>[http://www.webpronews.com/should-icann-overturn-brand-domain-plans-advertisers-think-so-2011-09 Should ICANN Overturn “.brand” Domain Plans? Advertisers Think So.]</ref> Other objection existed, such as that from former ICANN Chairwoman [[Esther Dyson]], who also took issue with the implications for trademark owners as well as end-users.<ref>[http://techcrunch.com/2011/07/21/esther-dyson-top-level-domains/ Esther Dyson On New Top-Level Domains: “There Are Huge Trademark Issues”]</ref>
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 A complete list of petitioners can be found [http://www.ana.net/content/show/id/crido here]
-==Senate Hearing on ICANN new gTLD Expansion==
+==Congressional Hearings on ICANN's new gTLD Expansion==
 ===ANA/CRIDO Testimony===
 On December 8, 2011, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation conducted a hearing in connection with ICANN's new gTLD expansion program.  [[Dan Jaffe]], EVP, Government Relations of ANA and CRIDO representative, testified to the members of the Senate committee that the program is harmful to marketers, consumers and to the marketplace as a whole. In addition, he said that ICANN failed to maintain its responsibilities, particularly in ensuring that its policies are impartial, as the administrator of the Internet. He also enumerated the 10 key reasons to delay the implementation of the program.<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/20111208_us_senate_committee_holds_hearing_on_icanns_new_tld_expansion/ US Senate Committee Holds Hearing on ICANN's New TLD Expansion]</ref><ref>[http://commerce.senate.gov/public/?a=Files.Serve&File_id=8c7e6c3b-a6b8-41a9-b59a-681dd278249f Testimony of Daniel L. Jaffe, Hearing on ICANN’s Expansion of Top Level Domains, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, December 8, 2011]</ref>
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 [[Angela F. Williams]], General Counsel of The Young Men’s Christian Association of the United States of America (YMCA), also testified representing [[ICANN]]'s [[NPOC|Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency]]. She asked the Senate committee to investigate the issue through the eyes of non-profits. She also requested ICANN to continue accept input from stakeholders, particularly from non profit organizations.<ref>[http://commerce.senate.gov/public/?a=Files.Serve&File_id=56a49ede-865f-4bbe-9635-58d0b59add7b Testimony of Angela Williams]</ref>
+===House Hearing===
+On December 14, a second hearing was held, hosted by the House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee. Those speaking at this hearing were Fiona Alexander from NTIA, Dan Jaffe from ANA, Kurt Pritz from ICANN, [[Employ Media]] CEO [[Thomas Embrescia]], and [[Joshua Bourne]] representing [[CADNA]].<ref>[http://news.dot-nxt.com/2011/12/13/house-hearing-testimonies What the House testimonies tell us, dot-nxt.com]</ref>
+The result of the House hearing was the suggestion that the program be delayed until there is a consensus between all relevant stakeholders, made by Rep. Eshoo. Pritz and Alexander came to the defense of ICANN's [[Multistakeholder Model]], arguing that the process had not been rushed. It had taken ICANN seven years to get to the point where all the issues had been discussed and no new issues were being raised, during which time they had consulted all the relevant stakeholders. Alexander made the point that "consensus" does not always mean "unanimity."
 ==References==
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-[[Category:Organizations]]
+[[Category:Coalitions]]