Isn't it more likely that openly commercial new 2lds like bank.nz are simply attempts at bringing in revenue for InternetNZzzz....?
InternetNZ did not ask for this application. A process exists that is nearly 5 years old. InternetNZ is following policy that was put in place after public input process led by John Hine. http://www.internetnz.net.nz/dns/2nd-level-domains/2ld97consult-index.html http://www.internetnz.net.nz/dns/2nd-level-domains/dns970521future-dev.html Other than InternetNZ sitting on this application for 3.5 months InternetNZ has done nothing wrong. In late May I presented a paper to council about reviewing the 2LD name space and it was assigned to the .nz oversight committee to look at where it has rotted ever since not even appearing on its agenda. People think that InternetNZ would make more money with .bank.nz being approved.. heck if you were able to register direct in the second level it would add FAR MORE money to the registry (and registrars and lawyers and ...) Lets stop this black helicopter stuff eh? Steven Heath .nz news & views http://radio.weblogs.com/0110729/ - To unsubscribe from nznog, send email to majordomo(a)list.waikato.ac.nz where the body of your message reads: unsubscribe nznog