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.John
Rowehl
Board President
GreenStar Cooperative Market
Ithaca, New York
U.S.A.
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