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[Christopher <weblionx AT gmail.com>]

I do not think this is a useful addition to the group of OpenNIC TLDs,
and I do not like the connotations that inevitably come with "front".

On Sat, Dec 16, 2017 at 12:58 PM,  <gitgud AT tfwno.gf> wrote:
> I know this proposal got lost some time in early November, but
> despite my absence for a length of time after this proposal, I remain
> interested in going forward with plans to launch this domain.
>
> I am seeking further comment beforehand since a lot of people may have
> missed the initial discussion, and intend to put this proposal to vote
> on December 18th, 2017 provided there are no serious amendments to the
> initial charter.
>
>
> On 2017-10-31 20:47, gitgud wrote:
>>
>> Greetings from .chan,
>>
>> As we wrap up our infrastructure changes and finalize the installation
>> of Regano registration system for our inaugural top level domain, we
>> have decided to propose another top level domain for our organization to
>> administrate, operate, and govern. We hereby propose the creation of
>> .front, a top level domain where all may freely voice and promote their
>> political views. The intention of .front would be to provide a
>> non-partisan safe haven for political activists, journalists, and
>> organizers, where they may publish web content freely without fear of
>> censorship or reprisal by their domain registrar. This new top-level
>> domain will share administrative resources and infrastructure with the
>> already extant .chan project. Appended below is our charter; we
>> appreciate any suggestions you may have about how we can best govern
>> this project, and will attempt to answer any questions you may have
>> regarding this proposal. We look forward to your input and support for
>> this proposal.
>>
>> Happy Halloween,
>> .chan
>>
>> =======================.FRONT CHARTER STARTS HERE=======================
>>
>> ==Charter==
>> .front is a top level domain established for communities, movements,
>> organizations, and people involved in politics. The .front TLD is
>> created to offer a free, non-partisan, and open namespace for
>> registrants to host blogs, forums, news publications, and other
>> commentary on politics and society.
>>
>> ==Eligibility==
>> An eligible individual for registration is defined as any individual
>> that has not been banned from .front domain registration. An eligible
>> individual for voting is defined as any individual that has not been
>> banned from .front domain registration and has an email with at least
>> one domain registered to it.
>>
>> ==Registration==
>> Registration is available to all eligible individuals. An individual may
>> register a domain on the behalf of any non-human entity, and for the
>> purposes of this charter is entitled to the rights, as well as held to
>> the restrictions, of a singular person. Registrants are asked to only
>> register domain names they intend to use; attempts to “domain park” or
>> otherwise hoard domains will be scrutinized and may result in the
>> revocation of your domain registrations, registration eligibility, and
>> voting eligibility.
>>
>> ==Voting==
>> All eligible individuals with a registered domain will be entitled to
>> one vote on major organizational decisions. A proposal to vote on may be
>> put forward by any individual or group of individuals. From then on, the
>> .front community may discuss and propose amendment to the original
>> proposal. The administration reserves the right to determine whether or
>> not a proposal is of major concern, and may at their discretion dismiss
>> any trivial or impossible proposals, as well as any proposals that
>> conflict with the stated purpose of the .front domain. Provided the
>> administration has not already dismissed the proposal, the individual
>> originating the proposal may put the proposal to vote or drop the
>> proposal. Should the proposal be put to vote, all members will have 72
>> hours from the moment the proposal was put to vote to cast a “Yay” or
>> “Nay” vote on the proposal. After 72 hours, all absent votes will be
>> registered as abstentions and the winner will be determined by a simple
>> majority of all non-abstaining voters. Once the results have been
>> announced, the proposal will go into effect as policy and will be
>> enforced by the relevant individuals in the organization.
>>
>> ==Anonymity==
>> In recognition of the special nature of the community and demographic
>> this organization is chartering a domain for, this organization will
>> allow all individuals to register and vote without proof of identity or
>> a real name. The sole criteria for to be considered a voting member of
>> the organization will be an email address with one or more registered,
>> non-revoked domains, belonging to a singular person. Should blatant
>> abuse of said anonymity be discovered, their eligibility as a registrant
>> and voter will be revoked. The offenders will not have their eligibility
>> to vote or register a domain reinstated. Abuse includes
>> “sock-puppeting”, Sybil attacks, and other similar methods of social
>> subversion.
>>
>> ==Amendment==
>> Provided the proposal in question does not bring this document in
>> conflict with OpenNIC Policy, this document may be edited or amended by
>> a proposal should the proposal to do so pass.
>>
>>
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