HSTLD Program Comments

[Jon Nevett <jon@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I'd like to commend the work of this group in preparing a model for a high 
security zone TLD.  

I agree with the almost uniform view of the Working Group that such a program 
should be voluntary in nature.  It might be appropriate for some TLDs and not 
for others.  Indeed, it might be appropriate for one use of a TLD of the same 
name and not another.  For example, a .cancer TLD that is being used to share 
medical research data containing patient personal information might be more 
appropriate for this program than a .cancer TLD that is intended for survivors 
to share their success stories.  Because one size doesn't fit all and some TLDs 
would not warrant the additional expense that would come with making the 
program mandatory, I agree with the recommendation that the program be 
voluntary.  If TLDs that are part of the program are more successful marketing 
this feature in the marketplace, then more TLDs will want to join as well.  
That choice should be left to the consumers.