Re: Int'l diversity in iTLD Registries

[chris@hal.iodesign.com (Christopher Ambler)]

>The general consensus that I've seen appears to be that for the short-term 
>future shared registries are not quite 100% viable. If using "meta-
>registries", the situation is the same only pushed to a different 
>level. I think what many people agree with is keeping options somewhat 
>open to be able to use shared registries when a very viable model 
>comes along (including technical specifications).
>
>In other words:
>Short-term: More iTLDs with a single registry per iTLD
>Long-term: Keep options open for a shared registry system allowing 
>competition

I agree with this compromise.

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Christopher Ambler
President, Image Online Design, Inc.