Philip, I apologize if I my comments were too strong. That was not the intent. Rather, I was attempting to rebut Mike R's comments, i.e., they haven't offered any good reason why these models shouldn't be allowed. Indeed, the topic of flaws in the WG model is very worthy of debate and further discussion. Kind regards, RA Ronald N. Andruff President RNA Partners, Inc. 220 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10001 + 1 212 481 2820 ext. 11 _____ From: owner-bc-gnso@icann.org [mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org] On Behalf Of Philip Sheppard Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 3:37 AM To: 'bc - GNSO list' Subject: RE: [bc-gnso] RE: Vested interests - status quo - market incumbents - anti trust Ron, you put words into my mouth. a) I find the RACK proposal and reasoning excellent. b) I made a much more generic proposal. "This to my mind is one of the key flaws of the WG model of policy development. Incumbents are able to manipulate future markets. This has anti-trust implications". That is all I said. No accusations. Just noting the WG model has this potential. Actual abuse is the exercise of market power. Worthy of a debate surely? Philip