RE: Registries and iTLDs

[Donald Heath <heath@linus.isoc.org>]

Ron

You wrote:
I appreciate Don's comments with regard to the "high-level" view of
things.. I can also understand why some people feel that they should be
able to make money off of domain names (I don't happen to agree with them,
but I can understand them).  I also know that 99% of the people here are
not going to be 100% happy with anything that the IAHC may recommend.t I int

Don responds:
Maybe so, but I intend to involve as many pertinent organizations around the
world in this exercise.  I intend to send them our conclusions simultaneous
with putting them on this list or the web site.  I expect them to review, 
comment, suggest changes, and I expect there will be some iterations
before we arrive at a final set of conclusions.  But, in the process, I hope
to achieve a broad consensus.

You wrote:
What I would really like for someone to explain slowly and rationally to
me (if the would be so kind) is why do we need any more iTLDs if not for
profit reasons?  Would it not make more sense to go through the current
process and straighten it out?

Don responds:
Hmmmmm, yes, interesting thought and one that we continue to ponder.
I have asked of many, the same question.  No "head slapping," in agreement
answers.  I could argue both ways with myself and, so far, be inconclusive!