Dear All: After the briefing yesterday, there is a lot of interest in what kind of objections it will be possible to register to new GTLD applications, and the way in which objections can be handled. The discussion on this as you know has moved forward today :) As you may know, the New GTLD Policy was developed by the GNSO over a considerable period of time. The objections element was the subject of intense debate and negotiation. I have asked internally to see what information is available to give some context to this area of the policy, in order to help ensure that everyone has a common understanding. This would especially help those of us (myself included!) who were not participants in the negotiations that led to these provisions of the policy the GNSO adopted. I will let you know what I can find for you. I know there are strong feelings on this subject. Many of you will be present in Paris for the New GTLD Policy and Implementation Planning Briefing. This will be recorded in spanish, french, and English. We are also translating the powerpoint used during the briefing. I feel sure that the additional information will help everyone evaluate the objections element to the policy - though that does not mean that it will necessarily change any opinions about these parts of the process. I hope these efforts will prove useful. I do encourage everyone to listen to the briefing from yesterday once we post it (which should be imminently). We will announce the links once they are available. --- Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart Director for At-Large Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Main Tel: +33 (450) 40 46 88 USA DD: +1 (310) 578-8637 Fax: +41 (22) 594-85-44 Mobile: +41 (79) 595 54-68 email: nick.ashton-hart@icann.org Win IM: ashtonhart@hotmail.com / AIM/iSight: nashtonhart@mac.com / Skype: nashtonhart Online Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashtonhart