Re: [wg-c] more on non-shaired gTLDs

["Ross Wm. Rader" <ross@tucows.com>]

> 
> But as long as there are going to be only a few new TLDs, then it behooves
> us to encourage creative and imaginative newcomers.
> 

I'm not sure that I follow your logic re: diversity. True diversity
implies a completely open-call that encourages all interested parties to
participate. Diversity does not mean limiting the process to those that
have not yet stepped up to the plate.

Further, IANAL, but this limitation brings to mind several scenarios that
may put ICANN on very shaky legal ground. 

I am very fearful of any recommendations that do not allow for full and
proper market competition.

ObDisclosure: We are a registrar...

-RWR



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