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Re: [wg-c] Re: nine principles for domain names
Revision 4
Based on new input received here follows a revision 4 to the
principles.
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Criteria for assessing a gTLD registry operator application, subject to
current technical constraints and evolving technical opportunities, should
be based on all the following principles :
Principles affecting the relationship between a gTLD Registry operator and
those who may register
1. Certainty: a gTLD should give the net user confidence that it stands for
what it purports to stand for.
2. Honesty a gTLD should not unnecessarily increase opportunities for
malicious or criminal elements who wish to defraud net users.
Principles effecting the relationship between Registries
3. Differentiation a gTLD should differentiate from all other gTLDs so as
not to confuse net users.
4. Competition new gTLDs should foster fair and honest competition in the
domain name space.
5. Diversity - new gTLDs should foster the expression of views, both
commercial and non-commercial.
Principles with query resolution and character encoding implications
6. Semantics a gTLD should be meaningful in a language with a significant
number of net users.
7. Findability a gTLD should assist a net user to find a particular domain
name.
Other principles
8. Multiplicity - new gTLDs should become available as needed to meet the
needs of an expanding Internet community.
9. Simplicity - adherence of the above principles should not impose an
overly bureaucratic procedure on a registry.