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<DIV>Hi James:</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>We’ve shared Steve Crocker’s related letter within our constituency.
Following a discussion I’d like to communicate our preliminary thoughts:</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><U><SPAN
lang=EN-US style="mso-ansi-language: en-us">General observation</SPAN></U></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN
lang=EN-US
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>The
recent round of gTLDs resulted in a new "gaming" move for domainers.
</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-US
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>They
discontinued the practice of avidly buying all attractive names that
</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-US
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>became
available for resale purposes, and invested instead in registry </SPAN><SPAN
lang=EN-US
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>concessions,
now a new secondary market is developing with gTLDs </SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-US
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>themselves
(not the names).</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN
lang=EN-US
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN
lang=EN-US
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>The
dominant registrars have cherry picked which new gTLDs to include </SPAN><SPAN
lang=EN-US
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>in
their storefronts, thus becoming arbiters of the fate of newly launched
</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-US
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>gTLDs,
since exclusion from their registration sites is a tough disadvantage
</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-US
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>to
overcome. IOW registrars are designated the EXCLUSIVE sales channels
</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-US
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>for
all new gTLDs, but they are under no obligation to carry any of them in
</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-US
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>their
domain name portfolios.</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN
lang=EN-US
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN
lang=EN-US
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>A
subsequent round might, given these developments, simply augment these
</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-US
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>distortions,
so "proceed with caution" would appear advisable.</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
lang=EN-US style="mso-ansi-language: en-us"></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><U><SPAN
lang=EN-US style="mso-ansi-language: en-us">Further comments</SPAN></U></P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0cm"><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us">1.</SPAN><SPAN
lang=EN-US style="COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us">
</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us">Both the letter from
the Board and the letter from the GNSO Council seem to start with the assumption
that there will necessarily be a subsequent round of the new gTLD program. The
ISPCP constituency hopes that a full discussion about whether or not to have a
further round is had by the community long before work is done on building a new
application process. It seems essential that the marketplace and technical
reviews are complete and considered by the community. These need to be part of
the foundation of any discussion of whether or not to proceed with subsequent
rounds of new gTLD applications.</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0cm"><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us">2.</SPAN><SPAN
lang=EN-US style="COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us">
</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us">In the event that a new
gTLD application window is opened, no particular type of gTLD should be allowed
to determine the timing of the window. In particular, all strings should have
equal status as far as the timing of a subsequent window. For example, a set of
strings for a particular use or function, should not be allowed to proceed
early.</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0cm"><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us">3.</SPAN><SPAN
lang=EN-US style="COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us">
</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us">In the event that a new
gTLD application window is opened, the policy work in support of the new round
should be complete prior to the application process being developed. The ISPCP
constituency finds the idea of iterative development of application process to
be impossible in the context of such a complex procedure. An iterative approach
fails to take into account the interconnectedness of the application process –
the development of a policy on geographic names, for example, might have
implications on what strings are available and even the prohibition of certain
names. The possibility of policy development in one area having a knock-on
effect in another area is something we witnessed in the 2012 round. It would
likely be a feature of subsequent rounds and makes the iterative development of
an application process unlikely to succeed.</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0cm"><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us">4.</SPAN><SPAN
lang=EN-US style="COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us">
</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us">The Board question
about timing raises questions beyond policy and the development of an
application process. The ISPCP constituency is extremely concerned that not
enough attention has been paid to technical aspects of the deployment of new
strings in the root zone. In particular, universal acceptance and technical
outreach are areas where the ICANN community needs a new, comprehensive plan.
That effort, to ensure that the technical aspects of new gTLDs is addressed,
will need to be done before a new application process can commence – thus
affecting the schedule of that process.</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0cm"><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us">5.</SPAN><SPAN
lang=EN-US style="COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us">
</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us">Another technical
aspect that must be addressed prior to a new round beginning is the relationship
between the Internet’s underlying architecture and the new gTLD program.
Specifically, ICANN must improve its relationship with the IETF to identify
meaningful ways to cooperate in the reservation of certain strings in the root.
This relationship must also provide some reliable, predictable, scalable and
usable mechanism for reserving strings for special use or because those strings,
if allowed in the root, would affect the security and stability of the DNS and
tools built upon the DNS.</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
lang=EN-US
style="COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-ascii-font-family: calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT size=3>Procedurally, the ISPCP</FONT> reserves the
right to send our comment directly to the board.</FONT></SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="mso-ansi-language: en-us"></SPAN></P>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>We’re looking forward to further discussion within the community.</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; COLOR: #000000"><BR>Best
regards<BR><BR>Wolf-Ulrich<BR><BR></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Tahoma","sans-serif"'>
owner-council@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] <B>On Behalf
Of </B>James M. Bladel<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, August 10, 2016 7:13
PM<BR><B>To:</B> GNSO Council List<BR><B>Subject:</B> [council] FW:
[Correspondence] Letter from Steve Crocker to James Bladel, Chair, GNSO
Council<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; COLOR: black">Councilors
-<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; COLOR: black">Attached,
please find a letter form Steve Crocker/ICANN Board to the Council, regarding
the work on subsequent rounds of New gTLDs. (Per Wendy’s note, the
letter has not yet been posted on the ICANN Correspondence page, but expected
soon). <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black">Note that the letter contains a specific
request to the GNSO:</SPAN><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman","serif"; COLOR: black'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><I><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">‘</SPAN></I><I><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: sourcesanspro; COLOR: black">For example, assuming all other
review activities are completed, it would be helpful to understand whether the
GNSO believes that the entirety of the current Subsequent Procedures PDP must be
completed prior to advancing a new application process under the current policy
recommendations. The Board is cognizant that it may be difficult to provide a
firm answer at this stage of the process as the reviews are still underway and
the PDP is in its initial stages of work, but if any consideration has been
given in relation to whether a future application process could proceed while
policy work continues and be iteratively applied to the process for allocating
new gTLDs, or that a set of critical issues could be identified to be addressed
prior to a new application process, the Board would welcome that
input.</SPAN></I><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<DIV>
<DIV>
<DIV>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: sourcesanspro; COLOR: black"> </SPAN><I><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">The Board would also welcome any elaboration on the
expected time frame outlined in the PDP Work Plan, as well as any additional
points the GNSO might wish to clarify for the Board in its efforts to support
the various areas of work underway in the multistakeholder
community’.</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; COLOR: black">I propose that
we add this question/topic, and the letter itself, to our 1 SEP meeting agenda
as a discussion item, and that we examine ideas on how to proceed on responding
to this question. If this is amenable, I would also ask Staff to draft a brief
note to Steve, acknowledging the receipt of this letter and noting that it would
be discussed during our next meeting.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; COLOR: black">Thoughts on
this approach?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; COLOR: black">Thank
you,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; COLOR: black">J.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black">From:
</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black">Wendy Profit
<<A>wendy.profit@icann.org</A>><BR><B>Date: </B>Friday, August 5, 2016 at
14:19 <BR><B>To: </B>James Bladel <<A>jbladel@godaddy.com</A>>, Glen de
Saint Géry <<A>gnso-secretariat@gnso.icann.org</A>>, Marika Konings
<<A>marika.konings@icann.org</A>><BR><B>Cc: </B>Steve Crocker
<<A>steve.crocker@board.icann.org</A>>, Icann-board ICANN
<<A>icann-board@icann.org</A>>, board-support
<<A>board-support@icann.org</A>>, Akram Atallah
<<A>akram.atallah@icann.org</A>>, Erika Randall
<<A>erika.randall@icann.org</A>>, Daniel Halloran
<<A>daniel.halloran@icann.org</A>>, Eleeza Agopian
<<A>eleeza.agopian@icann.org</A>>, Jamie Hedlund
<<A>jamie.hedlund@icann.org</A>>, Karen Lentz
<<A>karen.lentz@icann.org</A>>, Cyrus Namazi
<<A>cyrus.namazi@icann.org</A>>, Cristina Flores
<<A>cristina.flores@icann.org</A>><BR><B>Subject: </B>[Correspondence]
Letter from Steve Crocker to James Bladel, Chair, GNSO
Council<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P></DIV>
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<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black">Dear James
Bladel,</SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black">Please find the
attached letter from Steve Crocker, Chair, ICANN Board of Directors regarding
subsequent New gTLD rounds.</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black">The letter will
be posted shortly to the ICANN Correspondence and New gTLD Correspondence
pages:</SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black"> </SPAN><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black"><A
href="https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/correspondence">https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/correspondence</A></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black"><A
href="https://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/correspondence">https://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/correspondence</A></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black">With warm
regards,</SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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Profit</SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black">ICANN Board
Operations Specialist</SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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