[wg-c] Points to consider regarding new gTLDs

["pg@name-space.com" <pg@name-space.com>]

Points to consider regarding new gTLDs


1.      Namespace expansion should include a balanced,
         equitable representation of all DNS models.

2.      Nondiscriminatory access to root for new
         gTLDs must be based on technical criteria only.

3.      Non-Profit Corp. (ICANN) must not forclose existing gtld
        registries/registrars with either technical or policy criteria.

4.      "Phase-in" of new gtlds based only on documented
        technical constraints.



There are already in existance several hundred new gTLDs
operated by various providers with varying models.  Any
decision to add new gTLDs must include those companies
and organizations provided they meet the accepted accreditation
criteria.

There exists a sizable and growing number of consumers
who hold new gTLDs within the existing several hundred
new gTLDs in operation, all with varying tastes and needs,
and many of whom publish content under those new gTLDs.

There exists no regulation in the internet market that by its
nature forbids or precludes private companies or organizations
from investing in and providing services for new gTLDs,
including creating them.

There is no authority with the power to forclose on any
existing business operaton that has been operating services
for new gTLDs, including the creation or operation of new
gTLDs.  Therefore, those gTLDs in operation must be included
into the ROOT.ZONE on a non-discriminatory basis to qualified
businesses and organizations (i.e. ICANN accreditation).

Companies and organizations are free to choose if they
wish to invest in DNS infrastructure and services, and may
choose to develop new services in those areas, including
new gTLDs and applications and services related to new gTLDs.

Imposing strict definitions on new gTLDs is ineffective, and
ignores cultural and linguistic realities and expressive possibilities
that vary with culture and language.

The ROOT.ZONE is an essential facility on a global scale and
must be accessable on a non-discriminatory basis to qualified
businesses and organizations.

By default, companies and organizations who choose to operate
DNS infrastructure, by whatever model or practice, realize a greater
responsibility as operators of publicly-accessable services that
are essential to the proper functioning of the network, and are
encouraged to develop a responsible practice and acceptable use
policy to protect the integrity of the DNS infrastructure that they
operate.

Companies and organizations who develop technologies and
innovations in DNS infrastructure are encouraged to participate in
open source development in order to maintain the open nature and
interoperability of the internet, and transparency and continuity of
the ROOT and the WHOIS database.

Please contribute relevant points to this discussion.


Paul Garrin
Founder/CEO
Name.Space, Inc.