I just finished reading the Accountability Framework document (between ICANN and the manager of the .sv namespace). While the language is pretty much akin to that in other accountability framework agreements, I am reminded that the country-code manager also agrees to the following: "Financial Contribution to ICANN. SVNet shall contribute to IcANN's cost of operations in the amount of USD 500.00 per annum. The parties agree to review in good faith on every anniversary of the date of AF, the contribution to IcANN set out above to see if that sum is still adequate. The review of the parties will take into account all relevant circumstances." May I ask why the NARALO is not agreeing to make a financial contribution to ICANN as do other organizations? Certainly you can divide a USD 500.00 per annum assesment amongst the participating ALSs as a sign of good faith, can't you? Such a paltry degree of support shouldn't prove to be a barrier to entry or to continued ALS participation, and should represent nothing more than a reasonable threshold to cross for serious applicants and current participants (especially at a time when ICANN is currently covering ALS travel expenses). ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a PS3 game guru. Get your game face on with the latest PS3 news and previews at Yahoo! Games. http://videogames.yahoo.com/platform?platform=120121