There's only one choice.

["Matthew Elvey" <matthew@xxxxxxxxx>]

The IMS will run .org better than anyone else.  They're smarter than any of the 
other applicants.  Contrary to Gartner's opinions, they have demonstrated experience 
as a registry operator, and have a long, successful track record in similar operations.  
The Gartner evaluation is not to be relied upon.  

IMS didn't submit a proposal full of fluff and marketroid babble.  Much like Thawte, 
they have proven experience developing superior web-based systems, documentation and 
procedures that don't require customer handholding, and thereby provide superior 
support with less staff.

Register.com has a proven record of poor customer service and illegal activities*.  
They/their affiliates should not even be in the running.

Similarly, UIA should not be in the running.  Verisign has a proven record of poor 
customer service and illegal activities**.

The below-the-belt tactics of Verisign and Register.com prove conclusively that .org 
should be managed by a NONPROFIT entity, instead of a for-profit corporation!  Even 
if you don't choose IMS, choose a nonprofit!  

Make the correct choice, fellows.  You'll sleep better at night.

Matthew Elvey
General Partner
Collaborative Capital Venture Fund

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*see http://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/private_register.asp?isc=domrenpre&se=%2B&from%5Fapp=&mscssid=301481

**ICANN's own Esther Dyson hates them.  Find anyone who disagrees who doesn't have an interest. 
See http://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/yellow/verisignlawsuit.pdf?isc=domrenpre&se=%2B&from%5Fapp=&mscssid=301481.  
They have procedures intentionally designed to misdirect their registrant customers away 
from competitors, which I'd be happy to further detail.