On Wed, 5 Mar 2003, David Farrar wrote (but may not necessarily be the person who responds to this):
"We note InternetNZ recently approved a $40,000 plan to redraft and relaunch a draft code following a new round of industry consultation. Would this industry consultation take place in the summit in May (as mentioned further along)? Or would there be a series of closed door meetings with certain ISPs in NZ who will be chosen to speak for all ISPs in NZ?
What is the definition of an ISP?
The draft, we understand, has been on the table since 1999 but certain key players such as Xtra have refused to buy in to such a code of practice. We hope the industry will take up this challenge to develop a code and the notion of responsible self regulation."
One of the problems with the COP as it stands (and this is my personal opinion) is it isn't enforceable. What happens to a signatory to the COP when that ISP breaches the COP? I think we have had a couple of examples already and the answer is "nothing".
The upcoming InternetNZ summit in May 2003 may be an opportune forum to discuss an industry response to the report of the Select Committee. I don't think Do we have the luxury of waiting till then? Or is someone already working to form a joint response on behalf of ISps in NZ? What about Internet users in NZ? Will their voices be heard too in response to this?
While nznog isn't the right forum for this discussion, I don't know what will be. InternetNZ does have a public discussion list. Would that be a good place for such discussions? Any suggestions?
anyone wants us to go down the Australian approach (which even the Aust Govt admits has failed), but if we don't do something the status quo doesn't look very viable.
regards lin