Post in Nominet

Nov 23 12:45 UTC

My initial reaction is:  can you imagine if gov has its dabs on making the
connections to domain names?  It would cut off any website it disapproved
of, and only watchdogs (read lapdogs) for scrutiny.  It would give gov the
key to censorship by the hidden door.  That nominet so far has been
independent, non-partisan and not for profit is essential.  Gov is none of
these things!!!  I believe it would be the end of the internet as we know it
because no gov - local or national, whichever party, whatever 'democracy' -
can be trusted to be fair, open or equal in its dealings with public media -
especially here.  Gov would love this power!  I can therefore see it
happening....  At first sight, this strikes me as a sinister move and to be
resisted.  What do others think?
Best wishes
Jill