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[Jeff Taylor <shdwdrgn AT sourpuss.net>]

    As mentioned, we need to start a discussion of any policy changes
    regarding TLD proposals.  To start off the discussion, I thought I'd
    link to some items I threw together earlier this year, with some
    additional items and clarifications by Fusl.  The mirror for the old
    wiki page is here (note do NOT try to login, it will only confuse
    the mirror)...
    http://sourpuss.net/mirror/wiki.opennicproject.org/TLDPolicyProposed
    
    For comparison, the current rules can be found here:
    https://wiki.opennic.org/opennic:creating_new_tlds
    
    Many of these items revolve around the voting process itself, or a
    person's eligibility to request the creation of a TLD, and may seem
    rather strict.  Keep in mind that anyone running a tier-1 server can
    have a great deal of influence over the records presented to opennic
    users, and therefore requires a higher level of trust.
    
    We should also consider making some rule changes apply to existing
    TLDs.  For example, the requirement for an opennic.[TLD] web page
    under each TLD would be very beneficial to visitors and active
    members alike.  Similarly, it may be a good idea to pool together
    some ideas under an umbrella clause that would automatically apply
    to ALL opennic domain, such as a rule against child pornography. 
    While it's good to have an open structure for everyone to enjoy, we
    really should have *some* principles posted to show that we as a
    group have certain moral values and are willing to draw a line
    against undesirable content.