Second Level Domains Policy Review Submission

From:		Pete Mundy
Received:	23 October 2003


1.
Q:  Are the twelve second level domains still appropriate for their communities 
of interest? 
A: I believe so, with some overlap between .ac and .school


2.
Q: Should any of the open 2LDs be moderated? (.ac, .co, .gen, .geek, .maori, 
.net, .org, .school)
A: 
comments: Yes, .school should be moderated to ensure only genuine schools can 
obtain .school 2LD. This pave the way for blanket laws with regard to sending 
pr0n spam to .school e-mail addresses. 


3.
Q: Is there any need for the rationalisation of the current 2LDs? 
A: I don't believe so

    3.1
    Q: If so, what process should be used for the removal or closing of 
       existing 2LDs?:
    A: N/A
    
    3.2
    Q:  Should any such process be included in the 2LD policy?:
    A: 
 
4.
Q: What criteria (types of criteria and specific examples) should be applied 
to the creation of new 2LDs?
A: Confirmation of ellegability for application of moderated 2LD.


5.
Q: Is the current process for creating new 2LDs too simple, too complex or 
about right? 
A: about right
comments: 


6.
Q:  How much, if anything, should an application for the creation of a new 
2LD cost? 
A: No change from current procedure necessary


7.
Q: Who, if anyone, should be able to block the creation of new 2LDs? If so, 
why and how? 
A: Legal trademark owners. Through the courts forcing registrant to release 
domain to trademark owner.

8.
Q: Should there be different criteria or processes for the creation of 
moderated as opposed to open Second Level Domains? 
A: no


9.
Q: Is the level of public input in the process adequate; excessive; or 
inadequate?
A: adequate
comments: 


10.
Q: Are the methods currently used to seek public input (submissions; 
discussion period; straw poll) the best available, or would you suggest 
other/additional methods? 
A: no suggestions


11.
Q: Do you think direct public registrations should be accepted at the 
second level?  
A: no

	11.1
	Q: Why?  What are the advantages or disadvantages of such an 
           approach?
        A: i prefer to keep with the existing system which allows for 
           some overlap with names

12.
Q: If direct registrations are allowed at the second level, what kinds of 
transition arrangements would need to be put in place for existing third 
level registrants? 
A: none - existing 2LD would have to stay	

13.
Q: What is the best way to deal with any conflicts between existing third 
level registrants if the second level is opened? 
A: first come first served basis

14.
Q: Should registration fees be different (higher/lower) for Second Level 
domain registrations if they are opened directly to the public?
A: no

15.
Q: Are there other options around the future of the Second Level that the 
working group should consider? 
A: 

16.
Q: Are there any other issues you think the Working Group needs to consider 
in the course of the review? 
A: