[kictanet] [Fwd: [At-Large] Updates to New gTLD Program Implementation and auctioning model.]

[alice]

http://icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-08aug08-en.htm

ICANN has published a paper from its contractor PowerAuctions LLC, 
regarding the use of auctions to award new TLD strings in case of 
contention.

http://icann.org/en/topics/economic-case-auctions-08aug08-en.pdf

I think it would be important that the At Large speaks up. The model 
proposed in the document is a purely capitalistic one. It is based on 
the assumption that all gTLDs are created to make as much money as 
possible. Smaller, community based TLDs seem quite difficult to launch 
in such context.

The mere possibility of auctions will actually generate contention on 
some strings. The little guys wishing to establish a not-for-profit TLD 
  will be outplayed by the wealthy ones.

A public forum has been established at 
http://forum.icann.org/lists/auction-consultation/.
Comments to auction-consultation at icann.org before 8 September 2008.

-- 
Patrick Vande Walle


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