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|}This page lists '''frequently asked questions''' about '''ICANNWiki'''. If you do not find your question answered here | |}This page lists '''frequently asked questions''' about '''ICANNWiki'''. If you do not find your question answered here, please feel free to [[ICANNWiki:Community portal#Stay in touch|contact us]]. | ||
== What is | == What is ICANNWiki? == | ||
ICANNWiki is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Internet community's collaborative development of wiki articles on ICANN and Internet Governance-related topics. The wiki provides neutral, third-party information for ICANN meeting attendees and Internet citizens at large. It is an open platform governed by wiki values, such as Neutral Point of View, transparency, assuming good faith, and building together. ICANNWiki is not ICANN. This website is operated by the ICANNWiki organization and any donations made to the ICANNWiki website are for the ICANNWiki organization only. | [[ICANNWiki]] is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Internet community's collaborative development of wiki articles on [[ICANN]] and [[Internet Governance]]-related topics. The wiki provides neutral, third-party information for ICANN meeting attendees and Internet citizens at large. It is an open platform governed by wiki values, such as Neutral Point of View, [[transparency]], assuming good faith, and building together. ICANNWiki is not ICANN. This website is operated by the ICANNWiki organization and any donations made to the ICANNWiki website are for the ICANNWiki organization only. | ||
== Why sponsor ICANNWiki? == | |||
[[Sponsorship Options|Sponsor ICANNWiki]] | |||
* To contribute to a community good | |||
* Because it aligns with your company's purpose | |||
* To highlight your company as supporting the industry in a very positive manner | |||
== What does ICANNWiki do? == | == What does ICANNWiki do? == | ||
The [[Internet Governance]] space is known for being highly technical and obscure, making it difficult to develop a general understanding of the issues involved. These issues are pertinent to the daily lives of all Internet users, as well as those on the other edge of the digital divide, still waiting for Internet access. ICANNWiki works with the community to break these complex concepts down into understandable, fully-referenced, fact-based, and neutral articles. Since 2006, ICW has provided information about the people, entities, and policies that comprise ICANN and IG in general, explained developments in the ICANN and domain name industry, and sparked conversation and community engagement with | The [[Internet Governance]] space is known for being highly technical and obscure, making it difficult to develop a general understanding of the issues involved. These issues are pertinent to the daily lives of all Internet users, as well as those on the other edge of the digital divide, still waiting for Internet access. ICANNWiki works with the community to break these complex concepts down into understandable, fully-referenced, fact-based, and neutral articles. Since 2006, ICW has provided information about the people, entities, and policies that comprise ICANN and IG in general, explained developments in the ICANN and domain name industry, and sparked conversation and community engagement with | ||
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== What has ICANNWiki been up to lately? == | == What has ICANNWiki been up to lately? == | ||
Since January 2021, | Since January 2021, we have focused on expanding and updating our content, especially around ICANN policies, stakeholder leadership, and DNS regulatory issues | ||
* | * On the [[Main Page]]: | ||
** Featured articles | ** [[:Category:Featured|Featured articles]] | ||
** In the news | ** ''In the news'' section | ||
* Portals: | * Via the Portals: | ||
** [[:Category:Entities|Entities]], [[:Category:People|People]], [[ICANN Terms|Terms]] | ** [[:Category:Entities|Entities]], [[:Category:People|People]], and [[ICANN Terms|Terms]] | ||
** [[ICANN Meetings]], | ** [[ICANN Meetings]], [[ICANN_Historical_Timeline|a timeline of ICANN eras]], and [[ICANN Reviews|thorough description of ICANN's review process, inputs, and outcomes]] | ||
** [[:Category:ICANN Bodies|ICANN community]], [[ICANN Board|Board]], and [[ICANN Organization|Org]] | ** [[:Category:ICANN Bodies|ICANN community]], [[ICANN Board|Board]], and [[ICANN Organization|Org]] | ||
** Current topics: [[DNS]], [[DNS Abuse]], [[DNS Abuse Responses]] | ** [[ICANN Accountability]] | ||
** Current topics: [[DNS]], [[DNS Abuse]], and [[DNS Abuse Responses]] | |||
* In-depth discussion of ICANN's recent developments and policy work: | |||
** [[Evolution of the Multistakeholder Model]] | |||
** ATRT3-recommended and board-approved pilots of the [[Prioritization Framework]] and [[ICANN Holistic Review]] | |||
** Community engagement with and outcomes from ICANN's accountability mechanisms: [[Reconsideration]], [[Documentary Information Disclosure Policy]], and [[Independent Review Process]] | |||
** [[SUBPRO|Development of Subsequent Procedures for New gTLD Application rounds]] | |||
** [[PDP Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs]] | |||
== What are the plans for ICANNWiki's future? == | == What are the plans for ICANNWiki's future? == | ||
Broadly | Broadly speaking, to continue keeping knowledge freely available, preventing censorship, and upholding free expression. Specifically, to continue ensuring information about internet governance policies, the domain name industry, and the community are synthesized, modular, and easily understood. | ||
* More great content | * More great content | ||
** expanding [[Internet Governance]], [[Web Evolution]], [[Cybersecurity]], and [[Alternative Roots]] into portals | |||
** comprehensive tables that can only be found here | |||
* More community engagement | * More community engagement | ||
** Getting [[ICANN Fellow]]s and the [[NextGen@ICANN|next generation of ICANN community leaders]] involved | |||
** Working with [[:Category:Academia|academic]] and [[:Category:Technical Community|technical]] communities to develop articles on trends in the DNS industry, internet governance, cybersecurity, cyber-geopolitics, and web3 technologies | |||
== Why do you need the money? == | == Why do you need the money? == | ||
* Sustainability, day-to-day operation of content creation and editing, and staff work on our [[ICANNWiki:Community portal|community support]] | * Sustainability, day-to-day operation of content creation and editing, and staff work on our [[ICANNWiki:Community portal|community support]] | ||
* New staff would help us include grantmaking and enhance partnerships with global organizations | * New staff would help us include grantmaking and enhance partnerships with global organizations | ||
== Where does the money go? == | == Where does the money go? == | ||
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* Legal and accounting | * Legal and accounting | ||
== How does it work? == | == How does it work? == | ||
Like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Wikipedia], it relies on wiki technology and everyone can access | Like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Wikipedia], it relies on wiki technology and everyone can access information that has been synthesized, clarified, made up-to-date, and written from a neutral point of view. | ||
Like the [https://plato.stanford.edu/ Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy], it serves a niche audience and uses editors and a community of contributors with specialized knowledge. It is designed so that each entry is maintained, verified, and sometimes refereed by editors and community members, all of whom have some interest or connection to internet governance, the DNS industry, or technical standards. | |||
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Latest revision as of 21:26, 29 September 2024
This page lists frequently asked questions about ICANNWiki. If you do not find your question answered here, please feel free to contact us.
What is ICANNWiki?
ICANNWiki is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Internet community's collaborative development of wiki articles on ICANN and Internet Governance-related topics. The wiki provides neutral, third-party information for ICANN meeting attendees and Internet citizens at large. It is an open platform governed by wiki values, such as Neutral Point of View, transparency, assuming good faith, and building together. ICANNWiki is not ICANN. This website is operated by the ICANNWiki organization and any donations made to the ICANNWiki website are for the ICANNWiki organization only.
Why sponsor ICANNWiki?
- To contribute to a community good
- Because it aligns with your company's purpose
- To highlight your company as supporting the industry in a very positive manner
What does ICANNWiki do?
The Internet Governance space is known for being highly technical and obscure, making it difficult to develop a general understanding of the issues involved. These issues are pertinent to the daily lives of all Internet users, as well as those on the other edge of the digital divide, still waiting for Internet access. ICANNWiki works with the community to break these complex concepts down into understandable, fully-referenced, fact-based, and neutral articles. Since 2006, ICW has provided information about the people, entities, and policies that comprise ICANN and IG in general, explained developments in the ICANN and domain name industry, and sparked conversation and community engagement with
- popular articles,
- articles about key figures in the community like Marilyn Cade, and
- topical articles.
What has ICANNWiki been up to lately?
Since January 2021, we have focused on expanding and updating our content, especially around ICANN policies, stakeholder leadership, and DNS regulatory issues
- On the Main Page:
- Featured articles
- In the news section
- Via the Portals:
- Entities, People, and Terms
- ICANN Meetings, a timeline of ICANN eras, and thorough description of ICANN's review process, inputs, and outcomes
- ICANN community, Board, and Org
- ICANN Accountability
- Current topics: DNS, DNS Abuse, and DNS Abuse Responses
- In-depth discussion of ICANN's recent developments and policy work:
- Evolution of the Multistakeholder Model
- ATRT3-recommended and board-approved pilots of the Prioritization Framework and ICANN Holistic Review
- Community engagement with and outcomes from ICANN's accountability mechanisms: Reconsideration, Documentary Information Disclosure Policy, and Independent Review Process
- Development of Subsequent Procedures for New gTLD Application rounds
- PDP Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs
What are the plans for ICANNWiki's future?
Broadly speaking, to continue keeping knowledge freely available, preventing censorship, and upholding free expression. Specifically, to continue ensuring information about internet governance policies, the domain name industry, and the community are synthesized, modular, and easily understood.
- More great content
- expanding Internet Governance, Web Evolution, Cybersecurity, and Alternative Roots into portals
- comprehensive tables that can only be found here
- More community engagement
- Getting ICANN Fellows and the next generation of ICANN community leaders involved
- Working with academic and technical communities to develop articles on trends in the DNS industry, internet governance, cybersecurity, cyber-geopolitics, and web3 technologies
Why do you need the money?
- Sustainability, day-to-day operation of content creation and editing, and staff work on our community support
- New staff would help us include grantmaking and enhance partnerships with global organizations
Where does the money go?
- Compensation for 2 full-time staff members
- Travel and Giveaways at ICANN Meetings
- Legal and accounting
How does it work?
Like Wikipedia, it relies on wiki technology and everyone can access information that has been synthesized, clarified, made up-to-date, and written from a neutral point of view.
Like the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, it serves a niche audience and uses editors and a community of contributors with specialized knowledge. It is designed so that each entry is maintained, verified, and sometimes refereed by editors and community members, all of whom have some interest or connection to internet governance, the DNS industry, or technical standards.