Re: [idn] UTC feedback

[Mark Davis <markdavis@ispchannel.com>]

RJ Atkinson wrote:
[snip]
> >>Moreover, there is a workaround for them:
> >>register 2 names (with and without accents).
> >
> >well, then if you have 10 accented characters, you have to register every combination... a lot of $$$ for the registries, but not very useful for the user (both the registrant and the internet user that access that domain name)... also, since the registrant wants all those  combinations to be equivalent, then he needs to synchronise all this data together, not forgetting one.  for example, if he wants to change its dns servers for those domain names, then all should be changed.
> 
> I agree with this rationale for why the workaround isn't reasonable.

François Yergeau answered this one. It is not 2^10 combinations, it is
2. With all accents, and with no accents. Registering 2 names, where
necessary, is not too great a burden.

Mark