Re: [soac-newgtldapsup-wg] charter language

[Evan Leibovitch <evan@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 11 May 2010 13:55, Richard Tindal <richardtindal@xxxxxx> wrote:



> I think we're on the same page.  We're looking at ways to potentially
> reduce fees based on a logical analysis of actual costs for a type of
> applicant/ string
>
> PLUS
>
> We're looking at ways to subsidize,  rather than reduce,  fees for those
> same applicants.       (note:   if such subsidization was to come from ICANN
> I think it could only come from any funds that were surplus after the first
> round was complete   (i.e.  funds from applicant fees + funds from any
> auctions -  actual costs)


[...]

PS.   ......I also agree with Avri that we need more criteria for qualifying
> applicants than non-profit status.   there are many non-profits with
> millions of dollars in net assets
>


Completely agreed on all counts. And not only must we narrow down the
criteria to identify those genuinely in need, we also need to install some
reasonably effective anti-gaming mechanisms. For instance, charitable
organizations that spring up for the sold purpose of operating TLDs -- even
if located in lesser-developed countries -- might be reasonably suspected of
being gaming attempts.

- Evan