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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body bgcolor=white lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Dear All,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>I also urge you (like in many other aspects in the next round) to look at abuse potential! In the 2000/2004 and 2012 round we had by large this situation:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Applicants applied in good faith<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Applicants ran a “old fashioned” type registry:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Registrants register SLDs through registrars at the registry<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>ICANN’s regulations adhere: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:108.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>WHOIS requirements, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:108.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>registrations are guaranteed and cannot be revoked, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:108.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>pricing is stable and can (if) only changed across the board: not just for one domain!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>The domain would ALWAYS route to the name servers of the registrant:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:108.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>day and night<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:108.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>regardless from which location the query stems<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:108.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>regardless whether from a mobile device or landline Internet<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>I can only assume that if generic keyword based gTLDs could be applied for and operated as “closed” TLD all or part that would change drastically! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>The domains would maybe be “leased” – and not registered! Example: CentralNic’s pseudo third level “registrations” under ll.com SLDs like de.com!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>The entire TLD (like de.com as well for example) might be sold to a third party – which might NOT honor the leases (so all domains would stop routing to the desired locations)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>There might not be ANY “WHOIS”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Once a domain picks up traffic (and through the zone log files the registry would know) the “lease” could rise for that particular one domain (just like a lease of a commercial building rises if a bar or club has extraordinary success)´.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>The domains might not always or in all occasions route to the desired name servers directly – the registry could split off mobile traffic and add advertisement for example! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>There could be shade deals like: “Your domain for free if we can route every 10<sup>th</sup> visitor our way” – and then monetarizing the traffic for 20 seconds after that reroute it to the original page<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>I have not really enough phantasy here – there might be much worse out there. Once we kiss the ICANN requirements “good bye” there could be ALL KIND of strange behavior – and in a closed generic it would be perfectly legal!<br><br>So I say: There must be EXTRAORDINARY hurdles for closed TLDs. Doesn’t matter whether based on a “generic term” or not: Is “.xyz” generic? Is “.abc” generic? Is “.wtf” generic? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>The rule could be: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>You have to be a brand – and prove it (just having a trademark doesn’t do the trick)! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>The string shouldn’t match anything in any dictionary (unless you are a “global brand” like “sun” or “united”)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'> And you can use that TLD ONLY for your brand. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><br>Up till 2012 only ICANN insiders applied for TLDs. In the next round the ENTIRE GLOBE knows what a “new gTLD” is – and it will be more than easy to apply for one as there will be a MYRIAD of “consultancies” which offer cheap “one stop” solutions incl. application writing, RSP services, contracting with ICANN, registry in a box software, ICANN compliance, registrar onboarding and what not. There will be shady applicants, there will be straight out criminal subjects. And ICANN’s “purity test” will not keep them away.<br><br>Sorry for being so negative – but better to raise awareness now than later having to hear “but oh my God: who would have THOUGHT?”.<br><br>Thanks,<br><br>Alexander<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'> gnso-newgtld-wg-wt2-bounces@icann.org [mailto:gnso-newgtld-wg-wt2-bounces@icann.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Kathy Kleiman<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, April 13, 2017 6:23 PM<br><b>To:</b> gnso-newgtld-wg-wt2@icann.org<br><b>Cc:</b> Michele Neylon - Blacknight <michele@blacknight.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Gnso-newgtld-wg-wt2] Agenda for WT2 Meeting 13 April 2017 at 21:00 UTC<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Hi All, <o:p></o:p></p><p>I'm a new member to this list, but there is a lot of material about the harms and concerns behind Closed Generics. In preparation for the meeting later today, I'll post some of it. I'm copying Michele Neylon, who was a leader in sharing concerns about Closed Generics with the ICANN Community in 2013.<o:p></o:p></p><p>I don't think there is the time to prepare a robust debate for today, but hopefully at your next meeting, you might invite some of the names (people & their organizations) that you see in these materials into the discussion. There are also Community Objections on this issue that you might want to evaluate. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Best regards, Kathy (Kleiman)<o:p></o:p></p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></p><pre><a href="https://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-closed-generic-05feb13/msg00174.html">https://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-closed-generic-05feb13/msg00174.html</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><pre>Dear Sir / Madam<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><pre>I am submitting these comments on behalf of Blacknight, Ireland's only ICANN <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>accredited registrar. <o:p></o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><pre>They do not reflect the formal views of any stakeholder group, but those of our <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>company.<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><pre>We are on the record with respect to our views on this issue, having spoken <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>during the public forum at ICANN Toronto <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>(<a href="http://toronto45.icann.org/node/34215">http://toronto45.icann.org/node/34215</a>) and having sent several letters to <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>ICANN's board, which were co-signed by a broad cross-section of the ICANN <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Community:<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><pre><a href="http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/correspondence/neylon-et-al-to-chehade-et-al-24sep12-en.pdf">http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/correspondence/neylon-et-al-to-chehade-et-al-24sep12-en.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><pre><a href="http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/correspondence/neylon-et-al-to-chalaby-et-al-22jan13-en.pdf">http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/correspondence/neylon-et-al-to-chalaby-et-al-22jan13-en.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><pre>Rather than rehash our previous arguments I would prefer to simply state that <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>they are unchanged.<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><pre>I've summarised some of the issues we see with them here:<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><pre><a href="http://www.internetnews.me/2013/02/23/5-reasons-why-closed-generic-new-gtlds-should-be-opposed/">http://www.internetnews.me/2013/02/23/5-reasons-why-closed-generic-new-gtlds-should-be-opposed/</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><pre>It is also worth noting that our views are shared by some very large brands who <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>have taken the time to submit very rational comments on this topic.<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><pre>But more importantly both consumer and trade organisations representing large <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>numbers of internet users and businesses have too.<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><pre>Regards<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><pre>Michele<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><pre>Mr Michele Neylon<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Blacknight Solutions <span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif'>♞</span><o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Hosting & Domains<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>ICANN Accredited Registrar<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><a href="http://www.blacknight.co">http://www.blacknight.co</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre><a href="http://blog.blacknight.com/">http://blog.blacknight.com/</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Intl. +353 (0) 59 9183072<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>US: 213-233-1612 <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Locall: 1850 929 929<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Facebook: <a href="http://fb.me/blacknight">http://fb.me/blacknight</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/mneylon">http://twitter.com/mneylon</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre>-------------------------------<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Blacknight Internet Solutions Ltd, Unit 12A,Barrowside Business Park,Sleaty<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Road,Graiguecullen,Carlow,Ireland Company No.: 370845<o:p></o:p></pre><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>On 4/12/2017 4:45 AM, Michael Flemming wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal>Dear All, <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Please find the material that we will be referring to in order to address potential harms of Closed Generics.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Kind regards,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Michael Flemming<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Mon, Apr 10, 2017 at 6:28 PM, Michael Flemming <<a href="mailto:flemming@brightsconsulting.com" target="_blank">flemming@brightsconsulting.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>Dear All,</span> <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>This week on 13 April 2017 at 21 UTC we will be once again discussing Closed Generics. As of our last meeting, we went through the Pros and Cons of Closed Generics by looking at the comments made in the Public Comments. We have not reached a consensus on anything at this point, however, we have not had a lot of input for the Cons and potential harm of Closed Generics at the current time. This week we will try to distinguish what potential harm exists if Closed Generics were allowed by analyzing the Public Comments even further. I welcome anyone who would like to assist in this discussion and analysis by joining us this week. Below is the <span class=m-8575844256750814590m3745383161031865879gmail-il>agenda</span>.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:47.25pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><i><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>Welcome</span></i><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:47.25pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><i><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>SOI</span></i><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:47.25pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><i><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>Closed Generics</span></i><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:47.25pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><i><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>AOB</span></i><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>I look forward to speaking with everyone and having an exciting conversation!<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>Kind regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>Michael Flemming<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></blockquote></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><pre>_______________________________________________<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Gnso-newgtld-wg-wt2 mailing list<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><a href="mailto:Gnso-newgtld-wg-wt2@icann.org">Gnso-newgtld-wg-wt2@icann.org</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre><a href="https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/gnso-newgtld-wg-wt2">https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/gnso-newgtld-wg-wt2</a><o:p></o:p></pre></blockquote><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>