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[Al Beano <albino AT autistici.org>]

Hello,

We would like to propose a new TLD (.cyb) for OpenNIC:

.cyb TLD

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Description
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.cyb is a space for all things cyberpunk, including the 'underground' 
use of technology in the real world. This includes cyberpunk fiction, 
computers, and any kind of homebrew/hobbyist technology.

.cyb is no ordinary TLD. We strive to bring TLDs to a community level by 
automating the registration process, and providing services such as free 
DNS/mail/XMPP/web hosting to all holders of .cyb domains.

We are also going to implement an opt-in mailing list which would permit 
notifications of domain registrations to be sent out to all those 
interested. This will, of course, be optional on both sides (opt-in to 
notify, opt-in to receive).

Furthermore, we will provide a certificate authority and issue each 
domain owner with a corresponding certificate. Alternative names and 
wildcards can also be requested.

Registration
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Registration of .cyb domains is free of charge. Any person can register 
as many .cyb domains as they wish, providing they have a legitimate use 
for them (as described within this charter).

In general, usage should be non-commercial (although this requirement is 
mostly subjective and might require a vote from the membership). As a 
guide, .cyb domains used for commercial purposes should not aim to 
appeal to the general public. For example, a website selling amateur 
radio equipment or anime DVDs would be acceptable, but one selling 
pre-built computers would not.

Registrations are offered on a first-come first-served basis, and last 
one year before they must be renewed.

We aim to provide a web interface for managing and registering domains, 
however, early users of the TLD may register domains by email.

Policies
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The following activities are prohibited, and will result in revocation 
of the offending domain(s):
    * Domain squatting
    * Distribution of child pornography
    * Distribution of spam/malware
    * Unauthorised access of other computer systems

Domains will be revoked if the .cyb administration or membership deems 
them to be in violation of this policy. Please report any violating 
domains to the abuse email address (listed in the 'Contacts') section of 
this charter.

Voting
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Members (anyone who holds a .cyb domain and is a member of OpenNIC) are 
eligible to call for, and vote on, motions relating to the 
administration of the domain. Motions will be passed by a majority of 
votes.

Contacts
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* DNS master - hostmaster AT opennic.cyb
* Abuse -  abuse AT opennic.cyb
* Webmaster - webmaster AT opennic.cyb

* Pre-release contacts - albino AT autistici.org, sy AT zm.is

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Thanks for reading this proposal, and we welcome any feedback and 
suggestions you might have.

Al Beano <albino AT autistici.org>
sy <sy AT zm.is>