| Image Online Submits Comments |
Image Online Design and the .Web Internet Domain Registry are pleased that ICANN is moving forward with the introduction of additional gTLDs...
Image Online Design first proposed the .Web gTLD in 1995 and was prepared to begin operations in 1996 with the publication of Draft Postel II. After a delay of four years, Image Online Design participated in ICANN's new gTLD process in 2000 and, while not selected at the time, was assured that the application was still pending for the next selection round. All other applicants for .Web in the 2000 selection round received other gTLDs, and Image Online Design's application is the only application for .Web still pending. Image Online Design believes that its application should be granted in the next selection round before any new applications are accepted. Twelve years after our initial proposal, we remain ready to begin operations of the .Web registry. We are optimistic that selection will proceed in an objective and fair manner, and that the treatment of those applications still pending from the 2000 selection round are considered as promised. As the longest-standing prospective registry operator, we look forward to putting our experience to work. Christopher Ambler |