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'''.theatre''' is a proposed [[gTLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD program]]. | '''.theatre''' is a proposed [[gTLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD program]]. The applicant is [[Key GTLD Holding Inc]],<ref>[http://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/viewstatus Theatre Status, ICANN.org]</ref> and the company has also applied for the alternate spelling, [[.theater]] | ||
The application was issued a [[GAC]] Early Warning from the representative of Australia and GAC Chair, [[Heather Dryden]]. The warning system is noted as a strong recommendation on behalf of national governments to the [[ICANN Board]] that a given TLD application should be denied as it stands. Applicants are encouraged to work with objecting GAC members.<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/gac-early-warning GAC Early Warning, NewgTLDS.ICANN.org] Retrieved 25 Nov 2012</ref> | |||
The warning states that the applicant is "seeking exclusive access to a common generic string .. that relates to a broad market sector," which Ms. Dryden notes could have unintended consequences and a negative impact on competition.<ref>[https://gacweb.icann.org/download/attachments/22938690/Theatre-AU-3558.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1353433383000 Theatre AU, GACweb.ICANN.org]</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 04:31, 26 November 2012
| Status: | Proposed |
| country: | International |
| Type: | Generic |
| Category: | Culture |
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.theatre is a proposed gTLD in ICANN's new gTLD program. The applicant is Key GTLD Holding Inc,[1] and the company has also applied for the alternate spelling, .theater
The application was issued a GAC Early Warning from the representative of Australia and GAC Chair, Heather Dryden. The warning system is noted as a strong recommendation on behalf of national governments to the ICANN Board that a given TLD application should be denied as it stands. Applicants are encouraged to work with objecting GAC members.[2]
The warning states that the applicant is "seeking exclusive access to a common generic string .. that relates to a broad market sector," which Ms. Dryden notes could have unintended consequences and a negative impact on competition.[3]
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- ↑ Theatre Status, ICANN.org
- ↑ GAC Early Warning, NewgTLDS.ICANN.org Retrieved 25 Nov 2012
- ↑ Theatre AU, GACweb.ICANN.org