On Fri, Sep 18, 2009 at 6:20 PM, Jorge Amodio <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >> I don't think it has to do with protecting the organization as a benevolent >> parent might. >> >> Yes, it is a matter of protectionism, but it is commercial protectionism. > > Well I would not expect less from a US Congressman than representing > the interests of her/his constituents, particularly from the republican > side of the aisle that has been defending commercial interests and > property rights since the American Compact days. > > Alex, about your comment, do you really believe that ICANN as an > organization is mature enough to earn its "independence" ? > I know, my response is not direct. Would somebody know/point me to where has, if ever, applied the mathematical "game theory"moves by commercial interests with ICANN? It would help me better re-evaluate the options open to non-commercial users (for example, IRT on one hand and domestic on the other.)