Can someone in the VI WG provide an update on how things are going? There is a lot of traffic on the Council list indicating that it is possible the WG may not have consensus on important points before the Board meeting in September. I think many would agree that allowing the current language in DAG4 to remain unchanged is problematic.
I certainly hope the single registrant/private registry exception has support. As I mentioned in Brussels, this exclusion is important for not-for-profit organizations or other entities that may consider a new gTLD for purposes that are not driven by a profit motive, but rather, to create a safer place to execute its mission or to deliver its services. Many companies and not-for-profit organizations that are considering new gTLDs may not intend to offer registrations to the public.
Thanks,
Debbie
Debra Y. Hughes l Senior Counsel
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