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Re: .africa gTLD

Philip J. Nesser II wrote:
> 
> Oscar A. Robles Garay supposedly said:
> >
> > On Thu, 16 Jan 1997, Tierno S. Bah wrote:
> >
> > > I propose the creation of .africa gTLD as a shared registry, which
> > > should be included in the first group of new registries. Such a
> > > decision should lead to a more vibrant Internet in Africa. As a matter
> > > of fact, it would:
> >
> > What about .latin, as a shared registry too ?
> >
> > >
> > > Tierno S. Bah
> > > President/CEO
> > > AfriQ*Access, Inc.
> > >
> >
> >       Regards/Saludos,
> >
> >                       Oscar Alejandro
> >
> 
> I don't see a significant advantage to having top level geographical names
> above the standard two letter iso country codes.  Can you please explain
> your rational behind the more "vibrant" Internet use in Africa if there
> were a .africa gtld.
> 
> --->  Phil

I also dont see the significant advantage. It may just rather have the 
opposite effect of marginalizing the efforts being made in the regions.

Nii