March 27, 2006 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (icann.org) announced on Friday that one of its constituents, the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (cira.ca), has suspended its involvement with the Internet governing body until it revises its policies and practices.
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The long-time policy and financial supporter of ICANN is now questioning the organization's policy directions and processes. CIRA has already suspended its contributions to the body as well as refused to host or sponsor any ICANN events. For months CIRA has pleaded with ICANN to focus on accountability, internal processes and transparency.
The organization was distressed by ICANN's recent approval of VeriSign's continued control of the .com top-level domain. ICANN also recently announced plans to decide on the controversial .XXX sponsored top-level domain at its meeting Monday through Friday in Wellington, New Zealand.
ICM Registry has met ICANN's criteria for creating the proposed sTLD, according to an ICANN decision last June. Since then, the two have been negotiating the contract that would create a virtual red-light district, which has the adult industry divided. If passed, the sTLD could be operational six months later, with adult domains costing $60.
