Re: Economic "Study" Phase II does not make the case for new TLDs - ICANN and authors should be ashamed to present this "work" to the public

[George Kirikos <gkirikos@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi again,

I did want to also note that the authors made no attempt whatsoever at 
discussing efficient allocation mechanisms that *maximize* the benefits to 
consumers (as opposed to lining the pockets of ICANN and its "insiders" like 
registries). As I noted earlier:

http://forum.icann.org/lists/5gtld-guide/msg00000.html

one *needs* to look at tender processes, as the DOC/NTIA/DOJ suggested in their 
2008 letter. Alternatively, one could look at the "Ascended TLDs" proposal that 
we made:

http://forum.icann.org/lists/irt-draft-report/msg00016.html

which uses the legal concept of "easements" to ensure that there are market 
mechanisms to address externalities.

In conclusion, this "work" was entirely without merit. It was literally too 
little, and literally too late (published after the deadline to be even 
discussed at the Cartagena meeting).

Sincerely,

George Kirikos
President
Leap of Faith Financial Services Inc.
http://www.leap.com/