We are beginning to work similarly on the G3 (around Europe) Zone, with AURSC. Whoever "owns" a TLD in this zone can contact us at dnsmaster at nicwine.net for gTLDs implementation. Best regards, --- Jean-Christophe PRAUD - LUDEXPRESS NicWine : http://www.nicwine.net Jim Fleming wrote:

In my opinion, this concept is the right one and should be labeled the "Common Sense Concept" <http://www.columbia.edu/acis/bartleby/paine/> as opposed to some replacement for a particular group's proposal. The Common Sense Concept is compatible with the approach that I have been suggesting for a long time. Here are the major components that I feel are needed to make it work:

1. A Structured Root Built Around TLDs 2. A 2+2+4 Trustee Structure to Provide Stewardship for the TLDs 3. Neighbor Net Strategies of Self-Governance

The following data file is used to illustrate the examples: http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ntiahome/domainname/130dftmail/unir.txt

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