Re: [wg-c] Choosing the intial testbed

["William X. Walsh" <william@userfriendly.com>]

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On 23-Mar-2000 Bret A. Fausett wrote:
> I think it's an impossible task to expect to build "consensus" on what the
> first 6-10 new gTLDs should be, but I would expect that we could find
> consensus on what factors should be considered and what minimum standards
> should be imposed for gTLD names and registry operations. The NC would use
> those consensus factors to select among the proposals, and then forward a
> recommendation to the Board.

You really think it is appropriate for the applications to be vetted through
the NC?  I don't interpret the bylaws as requiring that, myself.  The NC should
pass on the policy recommendation, then ICANN is responsible implementation of
the policy.

With the current captured state of the NC, I'd be more than a little concerned
about giving them more of a roll than necessary and required under the bylaws.

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