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defensive gaming with replacement string
by Edmon Chung Oct. 26, 2025

Oct. 26, 2025

I might not have explained myself well just now in the session (yesterday – apologies resending this now as it seems it was stuck). The 2 points I did want to make is that the current system promotes gaming by better resourced applicants in blocking potential competition whom may be less resourced: � 1. Defensive gaming concern � Say a well-resourced applicant is interested in “.eggplant” but wants to block another less well-resourced applicant who would also like to apply for “.eggplant” but would potentially be content to operate the less sought for “.aubergine”. � In such a case, the system as currently envisioned would encourage defensive blocking of “.aubergine” as a potential competitor. � � 2. Failing to achieve what the replacement string mechanism is intended to � In the case where 2 applicants both interested in “stringA” as a more appealing string and “stringB" as a less appealing but acceptable string, the replacement mechanism as currently envisioned would fail to have avoided the contention even if one of the applicants in fact were willing to move to their replacement string. � � These are observations of the deficiencies that may arise from the current implementation. Hope it makes sense. � Edmon � �

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defensive gaming with replacement string
by Edmon Chung Oct. 25, 2025

Oct. 25, 2025

I might not have explained myself well just now in the session. The 2 points I did want to make is that the current system promotes gaming by better resourced applicants in blocking potential competition whom may be less resourced: � 1. Defensive gaming concern � Say a well-resourced applicant is interested in “.eggplant” but wants to block another less well-resourced applicant who would also like to apply for “.eggplant” but would potentially be content to operate the less sought for “.aubergine”. � In such a case, the system as currently envisioned would encourage defensive blocking of “.aubergine” as a potential competitor. � � 2. Failing to achieve what the replacement string mechanism is intended to � In the case where 2 applicants both interested in “stringA” as a more appealing string and “stringB" as a less appealing but acceptable string, the replacement mechanism as currently envisioned would fail to have avoided the contention even if one of the applicants in fact were willing to move to their replacement string. � � These are observations of the deficiencies that may arise from the current implementation. Hope it makes sense. � Edmon � �

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Reminder No.2 - Nomination Open: SubPro IRT Superlative Awards
by Ariel Liang Oct. 25, 2025

Oct. 25, 2025

Hello IRT members, This is the second gentle reminder for submitting your nomination for the IRT Superlative Awards by Monday, 27 October: https://forms.gle/9cy5BB1YxqqmLg8r9. We only received a handful of nominations so far and will appreciate that you take a couple of minutes to submit yours. Thank you! Ariel From: Ariel Liang <ariel.liang(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, October 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM To: "subpro-irt(a)icann.org" <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> Subject: Nomination Open: SubPro IRT Superlative Awards Dear SubPro IRT Members, As mentioned during the IRT call last Thursday (9 October), the nomination period for the IRT Superlative Awards is now open. As the IRT is approaching the concluding stage of its AGB work, it's time to recognize the outstanding contributions and dynamic personalities that made the journey to the final AGB memorable. Please nominate your fellow SubPro IRT members for each of the Superlative Awards via this Google Form: https://forms.gle/9cy5BB1YxqqmLg8r9. The nomination period will close on Monday, 27 October 2025 at 23:59 UTC. More detail of the nomination rules and guidelines are included in the Google Form. The awards celebration will be held during the SubPro IRT Cocktail reception in Dublin on Wednesday, 29 October. If you encounter any issue filling out the form, please let staff (me) know. Thank you for taking a few minutes to celebrate the spirit, dedication, and humor that keep the SubPro IRT running strong. Best Regards, Ariel Liang, On behalf of the SubPro IRT Staff Support Team

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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #162 | 25 October 2025, 15:30-16:30 UTC / 16:30-17:30 IST / ICANN84
by Ilana Licassi Oct. 25, 2025

Oct. 25, 2025

Dear All, Meeting #162 of the SubPro IRT will be held in one hour on 25 October 2025 at 15:30-16:30 UTC / 16:30-17:30 IST [local time [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/2ub89dxf__;!!PtGJab4!7LXNsg3…>] during ICANN84 in Dublin, Republic of Ireland, in a hybrid format. Up-to-date information on the session will be published here [sched.co]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/sched.co/29QHL__;!!PtGJab4!7LXNsg3lpmTcN…>, and the agenda here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYD…>. More information on ICANN84 can be found here [icann84.sched.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann84.sched.com/__;!!PtGJab4!9UmxbQXHH…>. Before the meeting, please ensure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en> and the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…>. In addition, we would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Please let us know ahead of time should you be unable to attend the meeting. A recording will be made available. We remain at your disposal should you have any questions. Best regards, Ilana

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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #163 | 26 October 2025, 15:00-16:00 UTC / 15:00-16:00 IST / ICANN84
by Ilana Licassi Oct. 25, 2025

Oct. 25, 2025

Dear All, Meeting #163 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 26 October 2025 at 15:00-16:00 UTC / 15:00-16:00 IST [local time [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/y76thxds__;!!PtGJab4!97IcQzF…>] during ICANN84 in Dublin, Republic of Ireland, in a hybrid format. Up-to-date information on the session will be published here [sched.co]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/sched.co/29QKY__;!!PtGJab4!97IcQzFxo3QSs…>, and the agenda here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/NAD…>. More information on ICANN84 can be found here [icann84.sched.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann84.sched.com/__;!!PtGJab4!9UmxbQXHH…>. Before the meeting, please ensure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en> and the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…>. In addition, we would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Please let us know ahead of time should you be unable to attend the meeting. A recording will be made available. We remain at your disposal should you have any questions. Best regards, Ilana

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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #161 | 25 October 2025, 14:00-15:00 UTC / 15:00-16:00 IST / ICANN84
by Ilana Licassi Oct. 25, 2025

Oct. 25, 2025

Dear All, Meeting #161 of the SubPro IRT will be held in one hour on 25 October 2025 at 14:00-15:00 UTC / 15:00-16:00 IST [local time [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/2s4bd7zh__;!!PtGJab4!8BkS8kD…>] during ICANN84 in Dublin, Republic of Ireland, in a hybrid format. Up-to-date information on the session will be published here [sched.co]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/sched.co/29QHI__;!!PtGJab4!8BkS8kDeJPe53…>, and the agenda here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/CwD…>. More information on ICANN84 can be found here [icann84.sched.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann84.sched.com/__;!!PtGJab4!9UmxbQXHH…>. Before the meeting, please ensure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en> and the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…>. In addition, we would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Please let us know ahead of time should you be unable to attend the meeting. A recording will be made available. We remain at your disposal should you have any questions. Best regards, Ilana

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IRT Group Photoshoot - Wed, 29 October at 16:30 (Liffey Hall 2)
by Ariel Liang Oct. 25, 2025

Oct. 25, 2025

Dear IRT members, We would like to do a very quick group photoshoot at the beginning of IRT Session 6 on Wednesday, 29 October at 16:30. We will gather inside the session location (Liffey Hall 2 - Level 1). For the members who are in Dublin, please mark your calendar and be sure to come to the photoshoot. Thank you! Ariel

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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #160 | 25 October 2025, 08:00-09:00 UTC / 09:00-10:00 IST / ICANN84
by Ilana Licassi Oct. 25, 2025

Oct. 25, 2025

Dear All, Meeting #160 of the SubPro IRT will be held in one hour on 25 October 2025 at 08:00-09:00 UTC / 09:00-10:00 IST [local time [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/23vw2afe__;!!PtGJab4!9UmxbQX…>] during ICANN84 in Dublin, Republic of Ireland, in a hybrid format. Up-to-date information on the session will be published here [sched.co]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/sched.co/29QHF__;!!PtGJab4!9UmxbQXHHyC08…>, and the agenda here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/FID…>. More information on ICANN84 can be found here [icann84.sched.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann84.sched.com/__;!!PtGJab4!9UmxbQXHH…>. Before the meeting, please ensure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en> and the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…>. In addition, we would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Please let us know ahead of time should you be unable to attend the meeting. A recording will be made available. We remain at your disposal should you have any questions. Best regards, Ilana

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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #162 | 25 October 2025, 15:30-16:30 UTC / 16:30-17:30 IST / ICANN84
by Ilana Licassi Oct. 24, 2025

Oct. 24, 2025

Dear All, Meeting #162 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 25 October 2025 at 15:30-16:30 UTC / 16:30-17:30 IST [local time [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/2ub89dxf__;!!PtGJab4!7LXNsg3…>] during ICANN84 in Dublin, Republic of Ireland, in a hybrid format. Up-to-date information on the session will be published here [sched.co]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/sched.co/29QHL__;!!PtGJab4!7LXNsg3lpmTcN…>, and the agenda here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYD…>. More information on ICANN84 can be found here [icann84.sched.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann84.sched.com/__;!!PtGJab4!9UmxbQXHH…>. Before the meeting, please ensure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en> and the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…>. In addition, we would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Please let us know ahead of time should you be unable to attend the meeting. A recording will be made available. We remain at your disposal should you have any questions. Best regards, Ilana

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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #161 | 25 October 2025, 14:00-15:00 UTC / 15:00-16:00 IST / ICANN84
by Ilana Licassi Oct. 24, 2025

Oct. 24, 2025

Dear All, Meeting #161 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 25 October 2025 at 14:00-15:00 UTC / 15:00-16:00 IST [local time [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/2s4bd7zh__;!!PtGJab4!8BkS8kD…>] during ICANN84 in Dublin, Republic of Ireland, in a hybrid format. Up-to-date information on the session will be published here [sched.co]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/sched.co/29QHI__;!!PtGJab4!8BkS8kDeJPe53…>, and the agenda here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/CwD…>. More information on ICANN84 can be found here [icann84.sched.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann84.sched.com/__;!!PtGJab4!9UmxbQXHH…>. Before the meeting, please ensure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en> and the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…>. In addition, we would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Please let us know ahead of time should you be unable to attend the meeting. A recording will be made available. We remain at your disposal should you have any questions. Best regards, Ilana

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