[Gnso-newgtld-dg] Comments to the Executive Summary and gTLD Matrix

[Volker Greimann]

I am sorry to raise this at such a late stage, but I feel as part of the 
discussion and analysis prior to the next round, some of the (currently 
legal) practices or abilities by registries should be reviewed and if 
necessary included in an updated code of conduct or additional policy.

While it could be argued that any additional limitations here could be a 
limitation of creativeness and innovation in the marketplace, they may 
also have an impact on consumer trust.

Amongst these I would count topics such as:

- Reservation of domain names for Registry or affiliated entities for 
purposes not directly related to the provision of registry services
- Introduction of limitations on the ability of registries to raise 
prices, assign domains into different categories after registration or 
to change assignment into classes at will. There currently is no rule 
prohibiting on placing domains on (or removing them from) restricted 
lists or premium lists at any time prior to registration. in some cases, 
classes of domains may be changed after registration.
- Premium pricing models for renewals and transfers as well as the 
impact of such variable registry pricing on domain transferability, 
current transfer policy and current registrar obligations on clarity of 
pricing.
- Ability of Registry to market directly to or otherwise contact 
potential customers
- Lack of differentiation between registry and affiliated or integrated 
registrar entity (i.e. lack of clear identification which entity is 
acting) - need for a clear seperation of registry and registrar entities 
in their internet presences, naming, etc.
- Introduction of policies or contractual provisions by a registry that 
reach beyond the TLD at hand, i.e. mandating certain registrar or 
registrant behaviour in other TLDs not operated by operator.

Now, I am not asserting that any of these are necessessarily reactions 
to harmful practices, however they should be reviewed as part of the 
general picture.

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