Re: An argument against Shared TLDs

[Jeff Williams <jwkckid1@ix.netcom.com>]

Aveek,

Aveek Datta wrote:
> 
> Excerpts from internet.listserv.iahc-discuss: 10-Jan-97 An argument
> against Shared .. by Stephen Harris@mpn.com
> > The main argument for sharing TLDs that I can perceive is that of protecting
> > the end user.  If I register fred.xyzzy with registrar wysiwyg then it
> doesn't
> >
> > really matter if wysiwyg goes out of business - the other 'n' registrars
> > sharing the registry will be able to take over.
> 
> That's probably the main argument, however the reason I support shared
> TLDs is because I don't want any one company controlling any part of
> the namespace. The namespace is a public resource and hence should be
> treated as such. As I've told others, I don't really mind the Internic
> working as a registry; I just do not believe in any sort of monopoly.
> Especially on a PUBLIC resource.

  I have some of those concerns as well, though I suppose you would
have to put me in the commercial camp.  I think the needs and 
desires of both the public and commercial intrests can be met, but
not with a totaly shared environment.  Compermise is the key!
> 
> Aveek Datta
> 
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