Re: Int'l diversity in iTLD Registries

["Stephane F. Kallos" <skallos@interfusion.net>]

Gordon A. Lew wrote:
> 
> >
> > 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).
> >
> Exactly what do you mean by "short-term"?  30 days, 60 days, ???

>From a business perspective 30-60 days is ridiculous.  If the registries are to 
be expected to put in an investment into providing a high-quality of service, a 
decent time must be allocated to allow them to recover.  How much time is 
difficult to estimate.  I think a compromise that would satisfy many would be in 
the range of 3-4 years, pending re-evaluation of the situation.

It is not my first choice, but a reasonable compromise that I think could 
satisfy many.

Stephane

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