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There have been some objections to the introduction of
new gTLDs like .web, .info, or .arts on the grounds that they are biased towards
English speakers. Well, guess what? For better or worse, the fact is that right now
the internet is predominantly English. Currently, the overwhelming demand for domain
names is among internet businesses in the western world, and the best way to alleviate
the scarcity is with new top-level names that will be the most popular and universally
recognized ("the greatest good for the greatest number"). Indeed, the trial introduction
of 6-10 new gTLDs will not prevent the future introduction of new gTLDs in other
languages. Perhaps in a few years' time there will be a need for Chinese or Spanish
names. We can solve these problems as they arise. And, to reinforce an earlier point,
remember that children in China study English during a large fraction of their school
years.
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