[governance] ICANN declined Bulgarian IDN fast-track

Wed Jul 21 08:18:23 EDT 2010

They are:

.бгр (.bgr)
.българия (.bulgaria)
.бя (.ba, or more exactly .bya)
.бъл (.bul)

Regards,
Krum

On Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:09:56 +0200
  "Kleinwächter, Wolfgang" 
<wolfgang.kleinwaechter at medienkomm.uni-halle.de> wrote:
> Thanks
> 
> can you specify what the four alternative proposals are?
> 
> Wolfgang
> 
> ________________________________
> 
> Von: krum.jonev at dir.bg [mailto:krum.jonev at dir.bg]
> Gesendet: Mi 21.07.2010 11:54
> An: governance at lists.cpsr.org
> Betreff: Re: [governance] ICANN declined Bulgarian IDN fast-track
> 
> 
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Just to keep you updated on this topic.
> 
> Today the Bulgarian Ministry of Transport, IT and Communications
> launched a poll to collect public opinions on the topic of the
> Bulgarian IDN ccTLD.
> 
> The proposed answers are:
> 
> - "I don`t want anything except .??"
> - "I don`t want an IDN ccTLD"
> - Also are added four new proposals for the string.
> 
> Regards
> Krum
> 
> On Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:18:42 +0300
>  Daniel Kalchev <daniel at digsys.bg> wrote:
>> Eric,
>>
>> Grad to see there are still people who both see the issues at hand
>>and are prepared to openly discuss it.
>>
>> Daniel
>>
>> On 04.07.10 19:15, Eric Dierker wrote:
>>> I only know from my experience with ICANN but I have a suggestion
>>>that is generally not spoken but is as clear as a bell.  The process
>>>that is open and transparent at ICANN almost always leaves an
>>>observer or participant scratching their head at the outcome.  It is
>>>most closely understood as a Highschool social click.  Science and
>>>logic and process cannot really offer any sense to it.  It is more
>>>like "who" and "what" and "where" is "/in"/.
>>>
>>> The mere and startling fact that you conclude by saying in essence
>>>"what the hell *is* the next step?".  Really exemplifies my point.
>>>And sadly the answer is just as plain as the huge schnouze on my
>>>face.  Your next step is to */get popular/. Get yourself invited to
>>>parties, panels and write some stuff on some lists praising some
>>>inglorious staffer.  Staff recommends only that which the staff feels
>>>is popular and boards-counsels WGs and TFs only support that which is
>>>popular. *
>>> *
>>> *
>>> *Taboos: 1. Any heated debate. 2. Any reference to misconduct.  3.
>>>Demanding anything at all.  4. Cohorting with folks deemed unwashed
>>>and not in the click.*
>>> *
>>> *
>>> *Don't get me wrong the party line Avri put forth here is a
>>>technical issue regarding confusion -- so they say these words but --
>>>as you can see that is not at all the issue -- the technical issues
>>>are either disregarded or manufactured to meet the above criteria.*
>>>
>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>> *From:* "krum.jonev at dir.bg" <krum.jonev at dir.bg>
>>> *To:* governance at lists.cpsr.org; jefsey <jefsey at jefsey.com>
>>> *Sent:* Sat, June 26, 2010 10:16:05 AM
>>> *Subject:* Re: [governance] ICANN declined Bulgarian IDN fast-track
>>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> On an interview today, the IT minister announced that Bulgaria will
>>>send a reconsideration request for the .?? string.
>>>
>>> Original source :
>>>http://dariknews.bg/view_article.php?article_id=551142 (in Bulgarian)
>>>
>>> -
>>> Who will be the domain of Bulgaria in Cyrillic alphabet, after it
>>>emerged that looked like BR (Brazil) and will not happen?
>>>
>>> Minister: Yes, we received a refusal for the BG domain. I personally
>>>believe that this domain is the best for Bulgaria and the same is
>>>considered perhaps by the majority of IT industry. Therefore, we will
>>>make a new request. Will ask for reconsideration.
>>>
>>> And do not give up.
>>>
>>> Minister: No, do not give up the registration of the domain. I think
>>>he has the greatest effect. Other abbreviations in Cyrillic in my
>>>opinion will not be so ...
>>>
>>> BU, BYA, BGR ...
>>>
>>> Minister: No, these are not so typical for Bulgaria and will not be
>>>so popular.
>>>
>>> Even the whole "Bulgaria".
>>>
>>> Minister: I think that will not be as popular as both letters ??
>>>(BG)
>>>
>>> How this will happen - the change of this refusal?
>>>
>>> Minister: Well, to change that refusal is a new procedure in an
>>>international organization that approves the registration of those
>>>domains. We got the first refusal, but that does not mean that with
>>>the second procedure we will also get a refusal - its possible to
>>>obtain approval.
>>>
>>> But what really count, because the simple logic is that true when
>>>you see BR in Brazil, right, it looks like BG of the Bulgarians. And
>>>because the Brazilians are the first - they give up?
>>>
>>> Minister: No, they will not quit, of course, we still rely on a
>>>deeper examination of the problem and hopefully to be approved this
>>>abbreviation because it is most typical for Bulgaria and I think it
>>>will benefit the most , it introduce the Cyrillic alphabet.
>>>
>>> -
>>>
>>> However, I don`t have an idea what is this "second"procedure - maybe
>>>the extended review?
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>>
>>> Krum
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