RE: [gnso-vi-feb10] SRSU

[Milton L Mueller <mueller@xxxxxxx>]

> -----Original Message-----
> 
> Right now it seems to me that we are willing to block out new
> competition, market entrants and possible innovation even though we
> have mitigated harms due to the minor possibility that an entity can
> possibly think of a way around the normal process. Is this the best
> decision for new TLDs? For consumers? That is what we really need to
> decide

Let me express complete solidarity with Jeff E's sentiment here. I have noticed 
that the concept of "harms" and "gaming" have become almost totally detached 
from any realistic assessment of actual dangers to consumers and from any 
proportionality calculation related to the costs of imposing restrictions 
designed to prevent these hypothetical concerns. This is why the original CAM 
model proposed a market power test. Unless you can show that the market would 
be distorted or consumers held captive by these tactics, they are largely 
irrelevant. Since I see no movement toward compromise among key members of this 
group, I suppose I should just stick with CAM.3 and make the case for it to the 
Board and GAC. 

--MM