Given that .org has become a catchall for any entity that
is neither a for profit company, network service provider, government, or educational
institution, what will happen to the holders of names in this domain? Will
there be new domains for use? I'm worried because this may have serious implications
for the free speech of individuals. The .org domain has allowed nearly anyone
to set up web sites and has provided important forums advocacy and critiscism.
True, individuals may apply for .com and .net names, but as the proposal pointed
out, the growth of the .com registry has led to performance pressures necessitating
more stringent standards for name appplications. Furthermore, as Verisign retains
the right to run the .com domain there is a danger that Verisign may become a censor,
limiting access of those entities who do not have the company's favor. Until
such time as there viable alternatives for individuals and groups, I would encourage
you to let .org remain free and open.
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