Hi gang,
It is pretty clear no new gtlds will ever get through this maze of
restrictions.
No "subversive propaganda", criticism of religion, "incitement to non-
violent lawless action", etc. etc. in domain names.
Staff received a letter from GAC asking for special protections for
IGO's, so staff decided to include that too (even though Council did
not recommend this and indeed voted against a PDP to create new
rights for IGOs at our last mtg).
Possibly in Oct. the board will approve a RFP on the implementation
plan.
Read it and weep.....
http://www.gnso.icann.org/correspondence/presentation-gnso-new-
gtlds-09feb08.pdf
Robin