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