Can World Governments Veto Your Domain Name? 177
AugstWest writes "There's been talk recently of the Obama administration wanting the right to shoot down possible TLDs, but it looks like things may be going even a step further — According to this article by Laura Stotler, 'the NTIA is asking for the power to object to any proposed Internet address for any reason.' What happens if, say, the government of Germany decides they don't like your domain name? ICANN's had its share of bureaucratic nightmares, what happens when world governments also have a say?"
oh noes! (Score:5, Funny)
Irony (Score:1, Funny)
“Ironically, the US has become the most formidable world advocate of burdensome government oversight and control in internet governance,” said Milton Mueller, a Syracuse University professor.
Yes, that is ironic. Because in all other ways the US is a shining beacon of hope and joy and all things wonderful to us all.