I must reiterate that the reason that many of us signed the petition asking for more time prior to considering the WIPO proposal is not because ofthe proposal itself. Regardless of the final product, there is simply not enough time for thoughtful comments to be prepared. Further, the interim board should not be making these types of significant policy decisions. The procedure for bottom-up representation and decision making is the cornerstone of all process concerning ICANN. Procedurally, it is clear that the DNSO should make this recommendation to an elected board for determination. Membership issues in the DNSO (not to mention membership in ICANN itself) need to be determined. "Who gets to decide" is much more important than what is decided. The Internet is and has been "moving forward" despite (and possibly even because of) lack of extra-legal protections for trademarks and intellectual property. Any change to this "status-quo" must be carefully considered and opportunities for meaningful commentary and further input must be afforded. There is simply not enough time to allow this type of discourse under the current proposed timetable. There is no crisis that must be resolved. There is no need for speed. Information exchange and commerce are thriving on the Internet. Domain name registrations are increasing exponentially. The percentage of disputes is decreasing, not increasing. We have time to carefully consider the impact on the "cash cow" that the Internet has become, before making significant and far reaching changes to the current model. Mikki Barry President Domain Name Rights Coalition
