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