As a supporter of a new .co-op top level domain, I agree with the ICANN
staff
review which concluded that NCBA's proposal for .co-op is both
technically and
financially sound. I commend ICANN staff for appropriately
including .co-op
among the proposed TLDs still under consideration and for
noting the broad public
support for .co-op and lack of criticism associated
with this proposal.
.co-op is truly a domain name that will make a difference to Internet users
across
the globe. .co-op will fulfill unmet needs on the Internet, will
open up
a broad range of new domain names, will enhance competition in
domain name registry
services, and most importantly, will help consumers
find the businesses they trust
on the Internet. Because the word co-op/coop
is recognized across the globe
to represent businesses that are owned and
operated by their members, .co-op will
make a strong new addition to
existing TLDs.
To ensure that new TLDs fulfill
unmet needs on the Internet, I urge ICANN to
approve .co-op as the Special Purpose
TLD that will truly make a difference
on the Internet.
Eric Guetschoff
Development
Coordinator
NASCO