Re: Set of new TLDs (was: RE: light- vs. heavy-weight central administration)

[Vince Wolodkin <wolodkin@digitalink.com>]

Back when the 7 gTLDs were initially chosen, it was the statement of the
IAHC that the names were a first run and that those TLDs were not in
concrete.  What's the current status?

Vince Wolodkin

Andreas Kuckartz wrote:
> 
> > We do not really know the effect on DNS operation
> > that will happen with massive increase to the number of TLDs.  Legitimate,
> > expert opinions are all over the map on this.  Responsible operations
> > response to such legitimate diversity dictates conservative growth, making
> > sure that increases are done carefully, watching for effects, and peforming
> > additional increases only when everyone is sure it will be safe.
> 
> I am refering to the set of proposed new TLDs.
> 
> This is *not* just a question of quantity but also
> of qualtity. Before starting such an huge international experiment
> at least some "effects" should be defined which should
> be "watched" for.
> 
> Are there any published explanations why precisely these
> seven TLDs were choosen and what effects are expected?
> 
> I looked into my heap of mail from this list and also
> tried to find an answer at www.gtld-mou.org. Unfortunately
> I was not able to find anything on that matter.
> 
> I also on some occasions asked this question
> here in the list without receiving any answer.
> 
> I really have the impression that the design of
> this set of new TLDs has not been done in a way which
> will solve any problem. This is also one of the worst designed
> experiments I have ever seen beeing prepared.
> 
> Andreas
> 
> PS: I will not be able to read my mail for two weeks but
> would be happy to have an answer in my mailbox ...