Re: [nc-org] implementation and TF process

[Marc Schneiders <marc@schneiders.org>]

On Wed, 26 Sep 2001, at 10:28 [=GMT-0400], Milton Mueller wrote:

> >>> Marc Schneiders <marc@schneiders.org> 09/25/01 04:31PM >>>
> So only something like Afilias minus NetSol can succesfully apply to
> be the new operator? 
> 
> Marc: I assume this comment is intended to be ironic. 

Thank you, Milton. I was afraid it might sound sarcastic.

> Let me remind everyone that according to the framework that
> is being proposed in our policy statement, the delegation 
> will NOT go to an "experienced registry operator" but to 
> a <policy authority> that will contract with an experienced
> registry operator to perform the infrastructure functions.
> 
> THE key consideration is the ability of that entity to represent
> the viewpoints of ORG registrants and the targeted community
> of prospective ORG registrants. 

Point taken. In order to make the point even clearer, I would like to
call again for a line about the application fee at the end of the
policy statement.