Re: Postel's Draft

["Leo Smith" <barter@ntplx.net>]

I agree with Paul Lustgraaf...exclusivity is needed. Jon Postel's draft
recognized that need
Paul wrote:
: Oh my, I almost agree with Karl Denninger on something!
: 
: I also fail to see the reason for having only one registry to support
: multiple gTLDs.  I believe that the proper model is to have one registry
: FOR EACH gTLD, with CORE being relegated to the status of a trade
: association or standard setting body.  The membership of CORE would then
: be composed of the registries and the registrars.  The governing board
: could then be composed of one-third registry representatives, one-third
: registrar representatives, and one third Internet users.
: 
: Registrars could then have working relationships with one, two or all of
: the registrys, as required.  I see no need for every registrar to work
: with every registry.
: 
: That would introduce a LOT more competition into the mix, without
: requiring any additional technology beyond that already required for a
: single shared registry.
: 
: So, why would this be unworkable?