Question 6: New gTLD program

[Joy Liddicoat]

It is clear that some governments will use the early objection or veto-type
procedures to stifle free expression or otherwise interfere with human
rights: and to further test the internet community's abilities to resist
such efforts. ICANN needs to have clear policies, backed up with action and
to be effective it must listen to NCSG voices that have human rights
experience. As I said previously, I believe the time is right for the GNSO
to develop a human rights framework of interpretation to guide ICANN
decision-making.
I'd like to see the new gTLD round:
- open up competition and choice for registrants so that the TLD space can
increasingly reflect the diversity of registrants and their choices for use
of domain names
- encourage applications from diverse developing countries to ensure real
competition, rather than protection of existing players
There should be a process for meaningful review before the next round so
that lessons learned can be properly evaluated and allow time to implement
suggested improvements. One challenge in this round will be how we monitor
and evaluate as the process rolls out: perhaps a rolling commentary by
members could be collated for NCSG input into the next round.

Joy
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Doria
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Subject: Question 6: New gTLD program

As I have not been able to get a conference call scheduled yet, I am
starting the question process.  I suggest that all candidates answer all
questions.  I suggest that they feel free to debate among themselves and
with the members of the NCSG.

Thanks

Avri


Question 6: What are you views on the new gTLD program that is scheduled to
begin accepting applications in Jan 2012.  What, if anything, should be
changed in this round?  What, if anything, should be changed in the next
round?