http://www.ntia.doc.gov/press-release/2014/ntia-announces-intent-transition- key-internet-domain-name-functions "NTIA has informed ICANN that it expects that in the development of the proposal, ICANN will work collaboratively with the directly affected parties, including the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), the Internet Architecture Board (IAB), the Internet Society (ISOC), the Regional Internet Registries (RIRs), top level domain name operators, VeriSign, and other interested global stakeholders." I guess the Internet users are included in the "other" above. LLLLLLLL On the other hand, this is not the time to complain, but to welcome this step, and be ready to be part of the process that will drive the change JJJJJJJJ R.