Myself included, I think the majority of us are interested in the IOD decision, one
way or the other. But I decided to read up on the other pages contained under "Analysis
and Recommendations" and wow, what a shocker. They go to great length to discredit
IOD, but fail to analyze the flaws in the other applications. They take the fact
that IOD is a small company and use it against them. (Remember compitition, ICANN?
Every giant of a company started as a twinkle in someone's eye.)Check out this
quote (there were literally dozens of others, but this was the last one I read, so
the one I chose to use):
"The technical team concluded that dotLAW's proposed technical
plan did not support the proposed business plan in several areas, including lack
of experience in running a registry of a comparable size and an inadequate fault
tolerance design. "
Is dotLAW not allowed to at least give it a try, ICANN? When
NSI first got started, they sure as heck didn't have experience. This statement almost
makes it sound as if ICANN is only interested in extending existing monopolies.
And
yes, I know I didn't include the full quote -- my point here is instead of kicking
those apps down, ICANN should do what it can to help those applicants develop a BETTER
application -- Almost everyone is treading on new ground here -- to my knowledge,
this type of application as never been requested before, and there's no way to back
up with hard data what should be on the apps. You'll notice ICANN feels Affilias'
app is perfect; of course it is! Ken Stubbs knew beforehand *exactly* what ICANN
was going to be reviewing for.
I also get the impression that ICANN really feels
as if they're above the internet body, and more importantly, the law. In the suit
brought forth by ESI, ICANN writes "Procedurally, ICANN objects to being required
to litigate the matter in Missouri." (BTW, I personally agree with ICANN that the
lawsuit is merit less, but this statement was particularly disturbing -- where did
they expect the lawsuit to proceed? In Belize?!!)
I've spent the better portion
of this afternoon trying to figure out how ICANN could be brought to justice and
I just don't see it happening. I will go on record however and state that Chris,
if you want it, let me know and I'll write a check to help with your legal expenses
today. I registered my .web's knowing it was a gamble, but also because I believe
in the spirit of your company and idea.
Sean Stallings