From: Philip Seifert 
Sent: Wednesday, 7 July 2004 3:53 PM
To: jo.lim@auda.org.au
Subject: In Response to domain names reserved for place

Hello Jo Lim,

 

In response to the following questions;

1.     Should the restriction on geographic names in com.au and net.au be maintained? 
If so, why?

Answer: There needs to be exceptions to the rule for domain names with geographic names 
for towns and community, councils. 

OR 

2.     Should the restriction on geographic names in com.au and net.au be removed - 
ie. should people be allowed to register geographic names in com.au and net.au? If so, 
why? 

Answer: I believe that it’s very important for domain names with geographical existence 
to be considered and an option rather then not at all.

I believe quite strongly that towns and communities, and councils should have access to 
these domains. But with care. 

The reason for care to be taken when allowing registering is, business/individuals can 
use ‘that’ domain as pure business and no interest in the community, such as advertising 
and bias means of promoting a business and or service. 

For example, ‘ newcastle.com.au’  is something that would be great for visitors and the 
community as a main portal for advertising, trade, information, accommodation and community 
news etc. But if an owner of that domain wanted to they could just have what they wanted 
and for example misleading products/services for that town.

 

Regards,

Philip Seifert

 

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