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

[Jacqueline A. Morris]

FYI
Jacqueline

Patrick Vande Walle wrote:
> 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
>
> It is important  that we comment on this.  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.
>
>