It is clear that some governments will use the early objection or veto-type procedures to stifle free expression or otherwise interfere with human rights: and to further test the internet community's abilities to resist such efforts. ICANN needs to have clear policies, backed up with action and to be effective it must listen to NCSG voices that have human rights experience. As I said previously, I believe the time is right for the GNSO to develop a human rights framework of interpretation to guide ICANN decision-making. I'd like to see the new gTLD round: - open up competition and choice for registrants so that the TLD space can increasingly reflect the diversity of registrants and their choices for use of domain names - encourage applications from diverse developing countries to ensure real competition, rather than protection of existing players There should be a process for meaningful review before the next round so that lessons learned can be properly evaluated and allow time to implement suggested improvements. One challenge in this round will be how we monitor and evaluate as the process rolls out: perhaps a rolling commentary by members could be collated for NCSG input into the next round. Joy -----Original Message----- From: NCSG-Discuss [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Avri Doria Sent: Friday, 30 September 2011 8:21 p.m. To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Question 6: New gTLD program As I have not been able to get a conference call scheduled yet, I am starting the question process. I suggest that all candidates answer all questions. I suggest that they feel free to debate among themselves and with the members of the NCSG. Thanks Avri Question 6: What are you views on the new gTLD program that is scheduled to begin accepting applications in Jan 2012. What, if anything, should be changed in this round? What, if anything, should be changed in the next round?