Re: [ga] Re: Role of US Government

[Jeff Williams <jwkckid1@ix.netcom.com>]

Peter and all remaining assembly members,

  I must agree with Peter here.  In fact not only is competitive registry's
germane to this discussion, but also other root structures as well, whether
or not they are ICANN Friendly....

Peter de Blanc wrote:

> Roberto, et all..
>
> I think the part about competition is germane to this discussion, and our
> recommendations.
>
> I beleive that when the new gTLDs come on line, VeriSign's market share will
> decrease, and that the competition issue will be less of an issue.
>
> peter de Blanc
> (NC Member ccTLD)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-ga@dnso.org [mailto:owner-ga@dnso.org]On Behalf Of Roberto
> Gaetano
> Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2001 5:58 AM
> To: patrick@quad.net.au; william@userfriendly.com
> Cc: ga@dnso.org
> Subject: Re: [ga] Re: Role of US Government
>
> Patrick, William,
>
> > > > setting up another competing root which is not subject to USG laws
> >except
> > > > as it relates to internet use within its jurisdiction.
> > >
> > > But that would not be relevant in this forum, since this forum is
> > > dealing exclusive with matters under ICANN's area of control.
> >
> >......
> >
> >And I'd suggest that it is the Chair who should adjudicate on where the
> >line
> >should be drawn.  It's like saying we can't discuss the competition.
>
> The issue of alternater roots is clearly on the border line, and
> historically the discussion has taken place also in this forum because the
> matter is of true interest, even if from a strict point of view is not
> related to ICANN.
>
> This said, I would personally recommend (i.e. as a participant, not as
> Chair) that we focus in the next few days specifically on the contribution
> to give to ICANN + NC on the specifics of the contract, and on the
> elections. We have already so many posts to read without engaging in
> theoretical discussions on competition and alternate roots, that are not at
> all out of order, but possibly badly timed.
>
> Just a personal opinion.
>
> Regards
> Roberto
>
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