[NA-Discuss] FTC letter on new gTLDs

[Beau Brendler]

Just wanted to make sure everyone saw, and read, this letter on the new gTLD program sent by the FTC to ICANN on the 16th. It's a stinging letter and contains a number of elements that several of us have been saying for years. It also infers that ICANN is corrupted by contracted parties. For me -- I know you don't all share my views -- I feel somewhat vindicated that some entity that actually will have to be listened to, is finally saying these things:

http://www.ftc.gov/os/closings/publicltrs/111216letter-to-icann.pdf