All,

I agree completely with Annabeth that opening up two letter codes to allow for the creation of gTLDs, even if they were operated as a closed network, will change the structure of the system completely. Whether the unassigned two letter codes have the possibility of being assigned or not is a secondary matter. 

I believe that there is a fundamental difference between the gTLD and the ccTLD system. The protection of the two letter codes have historically represented the recognition of the importance of the sovereignty of the respective nations in cyberspace. Of course some of the ccTLDs are operated more openly than others but the privilege to make such decisions lie with the respective country.

I agree with the general sentiment that the gTLD space is an important space and we should do as much as possible to encourage and support its development. However, respect for the sovereignty of each country within cyberspace is something that cannot be compromised. After all, the gTLD space occupies ALL TLD domain space over 3 characters which is exponentially larger than the two letter space.

Thanks.

- kind regards,
- Young-eum Lee



On Wed, Jun 3, 2015 at 10:05 PM, Jaap Akkerhuis <jaap@nlnetlabs.nl> wrote:
 To add to what Annebeth Lange writes:

 >
 > As for the establishment of new countries in the future none of can
 > know for sure what names these countries will be given.

There is a change that the code for anew countr will collide with the
code string for a TLD. The probability might be low but the this will
cause severe probems when it happens.

        jaap

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