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Milton Mueller has posted a response to Ben Edelman's study of .cc, .ws, .tv registrations over on ICANNwatch. While occasionally a bit harsh in tone, Milton makes a number of valid points about Ben's conclusions. In a semi-anonymous comment to the article, he also points to a study of content provided under .info which undermines the conclusions of the Berkman study, by proving that a more desirable string (.info) can fairly rapidly gather 5 times the number of registrations of the open ccTLDs, as well as a significant number of "real" websites, as he writes.

The Blueprint for ICANN Evolution and Reform talks about a 30-45 day cycle for Task Forces' policy-making. While some enthusiastically welcome this perspective, some doubts about the practical feasibility may be in order - with Task Forces going on extensive fact-finding expeditions, and with constituencies trying to micro-manage the process. So, how realistic is the evolution and reform committee's idea?

The DNSO secretariat has posted an updated version of the minutes for the July 24 call. Also, NC chair Philip Sheppard has presented the WLS report to the board.

Some links:

• Bret has the details.
• ICANNwatch discussions.
• ICANN press release

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