ICANN has made a call for certain
issues to be addressed. There have been Excellent opinions expressed on the
forum here.There is an Alternative which has Not been delved into. So, here
goes:
Since there is such disparity among the views, well, most seem to be for
new gTLDs, while a few are so totally against the IOD concept. Let's
put a twist to it and see if the naysayers can knock this down:
For those who want
the IOD data base wiped out, how about this compromise.
First, let's say that .web
is selected and IOD is the Registry based on their Experience and Years of hard work.
Now, let's ask ICANN to allow .web to come on line in the ARoot. Let's let
IOD be the Registry and Whoever qualifies be the Registrars.
Second, let's ask
ICANN that each TLD must meet the exact same Qualifications that IOD has for a New
TLD Registry. Let's ask ICANN to put EACH new TLD through these tests that
IOD has done for years.
Let's Accept Nothing Less than that from a New TLD
Registry.
This means that .web comes on line into the A Root with IOD the Registry.
This means that NO other New TLDs can come on line until They pass the Tests as IOD
has. This means New TLDS will be added every 6 years. Let's ask ICANN
to put up notice of the prospective TESTbed Registries and allow Preregistrations,
you know like for .firm or .biz or whatever they choose. Then, let it be TESTED
for 6 years like IOD before coming into the A Root.
Hey, that would be fair right?
I think so. I honestly believe EACH and EVERY New TLD should be put through
the same TESTING parameters that IOD has gone through. It can ONLY BENEFIT
the Internet Community and maintain Integrity and Stability.
Now, also, all you
quibblers with .web can go out and grab you a name in whatever New TLDs are announced,
knowing that you will 6 years to hold the name as the TLD is being tested.
Knowing that the database won't be dumped when that TLD has passed the rigorous testing
period.
You can sleep at night comfortably since IOD set the Precedent. All
you need to do is wait approx 6 years. Not a bad deal. Really.
VOR