ICANN Violating Free Enterprise
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ICANN and the Restriction of Free Enterprise
Summary
A call to ICANN: Allow anyone wishing to create a TLD to register it freely and without unnecessary restrictions.Article Body
ICANN should allow anyone capable of managing a top-level domain (TLD) and willing to market domain names to register it, provided the TLD isn't already taken. This process should resemble domain name registration but on a larger scale, with technical requirements.
Imagine if domain registrars like GoDaddy or eNom demanded a business plan and a non-refundable application fee before letting you register a domain. Imagine they released domains in predetermined "rounds." For instance, they're releasing cheaperwebhosting.com this month and require applications, accept public comments, and review business plans before deciding who gets it. If your application is rejected, your fee is held indefinitely. Sounds absurd, right? Yet, this mirrors the current TLD registration process.
When you register a domain like info.com, you can sell subdomains like car.info.com. Just as these subdomains are one step removed from the domain, so are domains from TLDs.
It's evident that ICANN's current restrictions hinder free enterprise by controlling which TLDs get created and who manages them. This control is unnecessary and unjustified.
In most cities, you don’t need to present a business plan or prove financial stability to get a business license. Cities don't typically scrutinize the operations, expertise, or potential economic impact of a new clothing store, for example. It's none of their business if the store succeeds or fails.
Preventing individuals from creating their desired TLDs in any language they choose infringes on their rights. In many countries, including the United States, free enterprise is a fundamental right. ICANN, bound by American law, should honor this.
There is no need for auctions or complicated processes. If you want to run a TLD, you should be able to register it and start selling domain names. Failure should be an option, just as with any business venture.
Restricting the namespace to satisfy select business interests must end. We must embrace a more open and fair approach to TLD registration.
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