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==Criticism==

==Criticism==

Criticism of the String SImilarity Panel includes that it has no review or appeal process; it is not clear whether the intended registration policies will affect delegation, so closed TLDs may be deeemd similar when there will likely be little room for practical overlap and so confusion; it does not build upon the flawed process first undertaken in reviewing [[IDN]] [[ccTLD]]s; and its total lack of transparency and community input.<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/20130121_a_serious_bug_in_the_similarity_check/ A Serious Bug in The Similarity Check, CircleID.com]<ref> Published Jan 21, Retrieved Jan 22</ref>

Criticism of the String SImilarity Panel includes that it has no review or appeal process; it is not clear whether the intended registration policies will affect delegation, so closed TLDs may be deeemd similar when there will likely be little room for practical overlap and so confusion; it does not build upon the flawed process first undertaken in reviewing [[IDN]] [[ccTLD]]s; and its total lack of transparency and community input.<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/20130121_a_serious_bug_in_the_similarity_check/ A Serious Bug in The Similarity Check, CircleID.com] Published Jan 21, Retrieved Jan 22</ref>

 

==Related Panels==

==Related Panels==

Other Panels and evaluations involved in the Initial Evaluation Process:<ref>[http://www.gtld.com/news/2012/closer-look-new-gtld-evaluation-program Closer Look New gTLD Evaluation Program, gTLD.com]</ref>

Other Panels and evaluations involved in the Initial Evaluation Process:<ref>[http://www.gtld.com/news/2012/closer-look-new-gtld-evaluation-program Closer Look New gTLD Evaluation Program, gTLD.com]</ref>