> Right now the icann root represent a false scarcity. They only have > 300 > tlds in their root file.
There isn't a false scarcity in terms of usable domains *for the average end user* right now, in fact the fact that there is a limited number of possible extensions actually gives you more *effective* choices. If you open it up, then the commonly accepted/known extensions will lose their value, and if <yourname> (as a TLD) is taken, then you're stuck with finding a replacement for <yourname> Right now, if <yourname>.com is taken, you can grab <yourname>.net or .biz or .info or whatever else fits your needs, and from a marketing point of view it is nearly as effective. Now, .com/.net/.org/.biz/.info are not entirely interchangable, but in many cases a domain legitimately falls into more then one. An ISP, for example, is a good fit under .COM/.NET and .BIZ, but not really as much under .ORG or .INFO (Although nothing stops you) -- I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure.
