Second Level Domains Policy Review Submission

From:		Krassie Petrova
Received:	06 November 2003


1.
Q:  Are the twelve second level domains still appropriate for their communities 
of interest? 
A: Yes.

2.
Q: Should any of the open 2LDs be moderated? (.ac, .co, .gen, .geek, .maori, 
.net, .org, .school)
A: no
comments: 

3.
Q: Is there any need for the rationalisation of the current 2LDs? 
A: No.

    3.1
    Q: If so, what process should be used for the removal or closing of 
       existing 2LDs?:
    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: Extensive and open public consultation.

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: Should be free of charge.

7.
Q: Who, if anyone, should be able to block the creation of new 2LDs? If so, 
why and how? 
A: Consensus is required, and objections must be publicly reviewed, enough 
length of time should be allowed for the process. Second level domains should 
not be based on race, ethnicity, gender - in fact all factors discrimination 
against which is not allowed by NZ laws and regulations.

8.
Q: Should there be different criteria or processes for the creation of 
moderated as opposed to open Second Level Domains? 
A: 

9.
Q: Is the level of public input in the process adequate; excessive; or 
inadequate?
A: inadequate
comments: More needs to be done to involve the public at large - there are 
many NZ societies which can be contacted to provide mailing lists, and other 
means for broad consultation.

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: Generally adequate, but should be broadened as to include more individual, 
and perhaps a true voting might be included 

11.
Q: Do you think direct public registrations should be accepted at the second 
level?  
A: yes

	11.1
	Q: Why?  What are the advantages or disadvantages of such an approach?
	A: Eliminates the need to add/revise second level domains. Easily 
           remembered domain 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: Perhaps a smaller registration fee?

13.
Q: What is the best way to deal with any conflicts between existing third level 
registrants if the second level is opened? 
A: Reserve all existing third level domain names as second level ones by default
 - and sell them only to the existing third level name registrants if they 
request that.

14.
Q: Should registration fees be different (higher/lower) for Second Level domain 
registrations if they are opened directly to the public?
A: Yes

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: