RE: [ga] new TLDs

["Alf Hansen" <Alf.Hansen@uninett.no>]

Roberto,

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Roberto Gaetano [mailto:roberto.gaetano@voila.fr]
> Sent: 1. september 2000 17:30
> To: Alf.Hansen@uninett.no
> Cc: ga@dnso.org
> Subject: RE: [ga] new TLDs
>
>
> Alf,
>
> IMHO, the only reason for adding TLDs is to add diversity of models.
> - Chartered vs. open
> - with trademark protection / UDRP vs. without

Yes, but even "open" TLDs should "mean something". It should not be
neccessary to register everything everywhere.

> - for-profit vs. not-for-profit Registry

I am not sure if the end users (the public) care about this (profit not for
profit Registry).

> and so on (see http://www.chez.com/rgaetano/TLD-e.htm).
>
> If the models are diversified, it will make no sense (and in some cases
> it will be practically impossible) to re-register in the new TLDs the
> SLDs already registered as .com.
>
> If, OTOH, the ICANN Board selects just some clones of .com (like .firm,
> biz, or whatever), I agree that we are in trouble.
> But why should they?
>
> BTW, may I assume that you, as Director, would not? ;>)

No, I would not support this, unless some new convincing arguments are put
on the table.

>
> Regards
> Roberto
>
>

Best regards,
Alf H

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