I strongly favor the introduction of new generic top
level domains. Currently, it has become incredibly difficult for individuals
and small companies to establish a web presence with a domain name that suits them.
Companies like "Mailbank" and others have bought up an incredible number of domain
names in the .com, .org and .net gTLDs, and new arrivals find that they really have
no options. Mailbank alone advertises that they own over twelve thousand domain
names.It is not unreasonable to offer more opportunities to small businesses and
people who wish to establish an online presence. Obviuosly, there will be some
people who choose to duplicate another website, or mirror a trademark of some sort,
but these problems need to be handled on a case by case basis.
For now, I would
strongly suggest that generic top level domain names such as ".web", ".shop" ".sex"
".info", ".art", ".firm" be implemented as soon as possible. After a handful
of new domain names is added to the mix, it would be possible to see how the world
is affected by the limited changes. Then it would be possible to decide on
the long-term future.
I also believe that there should be an additional group of
gTLDs adopted which are more regulated, which can clearly establish the organizations
and companies that use them. Something like ".air" could be available for airlines,
where only FAA recognized airlines would be able to buy in. The domain ".isp"
could be available just for internet service providers. There are endless opportunities
here, and the greater regulation on these types of gTLDs would satisfy many of the
concerns about trademark issues.