[LINK] Esther Dyson on TLD Proliferation

[Darrell Burkey]

On 16/12/11, David Goldstein  <wavey_one at yahoo.com> wrote:
> I'm not using it as a test for change Darrell, but using it as an example of the narrowness of views to support or oppose or otherwise change. That the vast majority of panel members were not prepared to give reasons based on evidence shows how poorly the panel performed. I can't imagine successful businesses being so inward looking. By coincidence today I had lunch with one of the leading IP lawyers dealing with domain names in the world and we discussed some of the issues from the panel. There are plenty of ccTLDs that could be used as examples for improving policy. That none were is sad.
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Well, it doesn't sound like it but I'm pretty sure we were on the same panel and I didn't miss any of the meetings. The above wasn't my experience at all and I couldn't disagree with you more. Indeed I'm insulted by your statements and challenge them as being inaccurate. By all means express your personal opinion but that certainly doesn't make it fact.

To be clear and IMHO, I saw no evidence of narrowness of views to support or oppose or otherwise change. My experience was participation in a lively exploration of a wide array of issues and responses by a vibrant group of individuals with a vast range of experience and knowledge. I remain most impressed with how the chair of the panel managed such a large group and with the outcomes that were achieved. I had the chance to contribute from the non-profit sector's point of view and I learned a great deal from others. All in all it was an extremely valuable experience which I would recommend to anyone who would like to contribute. 
 

> For example, I supported allowing non-Australian registrants in .au. But the claim was if there was a problem it can be difficult to contact the registrant. Which is not supported by evidence. You require a contact in the country of registration, and if they can't be contacted in the case of a problem, then this is the registrant's problem. Not the registry.
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Again, I wonder if we were at the same meetings? We can't discuss specific panel proceedings here but I seem to remember supporting the current policy on this issue based on the surveys of the stakeholders which is a bit different than what you have stated. I can't speak for the other panel members.

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Darrell Burkey
UNIX Systems Administrator
College of Asia & the Pacific
Australian National University
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