On 17 Mar 2010, at 14:15, Marc Perkel wrote: > > > Avri Doria wrote: >> On 17 Mar 2010, at 13:11, Marc Perkel wrote: >> >> >> >>> BTW - how do I apply for the .reality TLD? >>> >>> >> >> once the final applicant guidebook is released sometime between now and 2012 (draft details can be found at >> http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtld-program.htm >> ), follow its instructions, pay the big bucks (185,000 USD at the moment) and then go through the process and hang on through the challenges. >> >> better have some deep pocket for the ride. >> >> a. >> > > $185,000 - so only the rich can get TLDs. Why is that? > either (actual quotes - indirectly) a. because it is cost recovery and a narrative has been woven to say this is the cost recovery point b. because anyone who can't afford 185,000 can't afford to run a registry so what's your problem c. got to keep out those who aren't really serious about running a registry d. because if it was cheeper someone really rich could corner the market and buy all the cool names ... and other such classics a.