Re: [wg-b] RE: [wg-c] URGENT: Moratorium on all additions to con

[Harold Feld <hfeld@mediaaccess.org>]

Curiously, would not these concerns have motivated a similar cautious approach
to the
UDRP?  Indeed, because of the universal nature of the UDRP, one would
have suspected even greater grounds for caution.  SBA and Eric Menge, whom you
cited
below, counseld such caution for precisely this reason.

My recollection, however, is that AT&T supported swift action for the adoption
of the
UDRP.  In fact, the initial comments filed in the WIPO proceediung favored far
more sweeping
and draconian provisions than those ultimately incorporated in the UDRP.

Perhaps I am uncharitable, but I am unsure whether to congratulate AT&T on its
sudden
concern for consumers and desire for caution.  It would appear instead that AT&T
favors
swift action on matters enhancing the protection of its trademarks (UDRP), but
seeks to delay
those actions it finds less attractive (gTLD expansion) for precisely the same
reason.

I suppose its just that inside the Beltway cynicism . . . .

Harold

"Cade,Marilyn S - LGA" wrote:

> William, I think you know, but perhaps not, that AT&T has been involved
> since the initial ideas of the POC/CORE; green paper, etc.  So, we've
> invested time and resources for a few years... like you and others...
>
> We still believe, however, that we need to recognize that this working group
> will continue to have new players join in and the process of the working
> groups is supposed to be able to accommodate that.
>
> I understand that you believe this process has been long.  And, perhaps it
> has. But as I said in my comments about the NSI contract, competition isn't
> built in a day.  Successh and stability have to be the goals, even if it
> takes more time.
>
> Certainly, talking and speculating about new gTLDs has gone on for some
> time. But a critical analysis of how small businesses would be educated and
> made aware of any new gTLDs, along with ISPs and other intermediaries,
> hasn't been discussed on any group I've participated in.  I believe that
> Eric Menge, of the SBA, at the L.A. meeting noted the issues of ensuring SME
> awareness as a critical factor.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: William X. Walsh [mailto:william@dso.net]
> Sent: Monday, November 22, 1999 12:26 AM
> To: Cade,Marilyn S - LGA
> Cc: tom.bliley@mail.house.gov; quaynor@ghana.com;
> apisan@servidor.unam.mx; edyson@edventure.com; eric.menge@sba.gov;
> apincus@doc.gov; bburr@ntia.doc.gov; amadeu@nominalia.com;
> announce@dnso.org; wg-b@dnso.org; wg-c@dnso.org; ga@dnso.org; matt
> hooker; rmeyer@mhsc.com
> Subject: RE: [wg-b] RE: [wg-c] URGENT: Moratorium on all additions to
> con
>
> On 22-Nov-99 Cade,Marilyn S - LGA wrote:
> > Roeland and others,
> >
> > I know that some believe that we should move forward quickly with
> > multiple
> > gTLDs. Not everyone agrees, as you know.  And, one area where I believe
> > there is some support for Matt is the point thatmore examination of the
> > implications of introducing new gTLDs and the impact on ccTLDs is
> > needed.
> >
> > My earlier postings called for a very go slow approach overall and more
> > thought about implications.  I don't believe that there has been serious
> > analysis of the impact of new gTLDS on consumer confusion and ISPs, for
> > instance.
> >
> > We could spend some time productively having an informed discussion on
> > these
> > issues and others.
> >
> > We will continue to have new players in the working groups. Welcome,
> > Matt.
> > And others who are joining. We still have a lot of work to do together.
> >
>
> Where have you and AT&T been Marilyn?  This has been a LONG and arduous
> process that has been through MANY different levels of review and
> discussion.  You make it sound like this is something new that is being
> rushed into place, and it is far from it.  Many of us have been
> participating in the process that led to this point for many years now.
>
> To imply that this has been a rushed process is rather amusing  :)
>
> --
> William X. Walsh - DSo Internet Services
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