We are working in a policy environment with a number of other constituencies that don't share our views. This proposal does nothing to bridge the gap between our respective positions. It is not based on a good-faith attempt to engender adoption by seeking mutual consensus between parties; rather, it is nothing more than in-your-face posturing that will achieve nothing more than further prolonging the status quo. Rallying behind this particular flag will find you waging the WHOIS battle for yet another decade instead of settling the issue in a manner that the entirety of the ICANN community can live with. If you honestly believe that the ICANN Board will adopt this approach over the opposition of the BC, the ISPs, the IPC, the GAC and the USG, (not to mention the opposition of organizations like the International Red Cross and others), then I think you have hit a new level of foolishness. This proposal should be retired in favor of a more pragmatic approach. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Need a quick answer? Get one in minutes from people who know. Ask your question on www.Answers.yahoo.com