Re: [wg-c] Cartesian rationalism v. Internet evolution

[Milton Mueller <mueller@syr.edu>]

Elisabeth:
The only inaccuracy in my statement is that the new, unrestricted
policy applies only to the "com.fr" SLD. I apologize for the error.
However, that was not the main point of my message.

The most important point was that imposing taxonomies
on end users is not welcomed by end users. That is why registrations in
.FR are so low compared to other ccTLDs, and it is why France has
lost so many registrations to NSI.

Anyway, as far as I am concerned .FR can adopt any policies it likes.
I just think that new competitors who enter the gTLD market should
also have the flexibility to adopt policies *they* like.

Do you agree?

When you say that your policies take into account "all
stakeholders needs" are you also counting the majority
of Internet users in France who choose not
to register in the .FR name space?

Elisabeth PORTENEUVE wrote:

>     No, FR is NOT entierely unrestricted TLD.
>     FR is completely restricted.
>     In the end of September 1999, we will open a new STLD,
>     .com.fr, where the registration will be on the "first come
>     first serve" rule, BUT with some restrictions:
>        - you need to be French citizen or French resident
>        - no name registered in the public space .FR will be allowed
>     More information available in French at:
>     http://www.nic.fr/Nouvelles/Divers/19990628-domaines-nom-et-com.html
>
>     AFNIC is a non for profit organization, with the Board of Directors
>     representing various groups of stakeholders: ISPs, telcos, business,
>     commerce, research community, individuals. We have on the Board
>     gouvernemental advisers. And we consult frequently with CNIL,
>     (Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertes),
>     an independent body dealing with privacy issues.
>     The modification of rules for FR is always discussed with all
>     partners (I would say not only with hunters but also with prey),
>     and the choice validated.
>     In France we privilege quality, not overaboundance.
>     Our rules evolve over time according to experience and all
>     stakeholders needs.
>
>     Elisabeth Porteneuve



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