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0 pointsprzemub2y ago0 comments

Yeah, with Google getting .dev we can't count on ICANN being reasonable.

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Actually, if history is any indicator, we can’t trust any of these companies with this. Remember the org tld private equity fiasco? ICANN only did something after public outcry and EFF interest.

NewJazz2y ago

ICANN persisted with their antics until the California attorney general announced an inquiry into the deal. Only then did ICANN change their plans.

yencabulator2y ago

I trust ICANN to be the opposite of reasonable if they can make money off of it.

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reactordev2y ago

Actually, if history is any indicator, we can’t trust any of these companies with this. Remember the org tld private equity fiasco? ICANN only did something after public outcry and EFF interest.

NewJazz2y ago

ICANN persisted with their antics until the California attorney general announced an inquiry into the deal. Only then did ICANN change their plans.

yencabulator2y ago

I trust ICANN to be the opposite of reasonable if they can make money off of it.

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