On 7/24/2015 12:15 AM, John C Klensin wrote: > So someone makes one of those > applications, moves a name through the ICANN process, and then > ICANN comes to the IETF and says "is it ok to approve and > delegate that name". I hesitate to think about what would > happen if we said "no", but assume it would involve > organizations trying to get their $300-$400K (each) back and > lawyers. On the other hand, that model nicely matches how we do standards approval, in terms of requiring extended, up-front investment, with no basis for determining likely approval... d/ -- Dave Crocker Brandenburg InternetWorking bbiw.net