One of the shocking trends for .COM owners is that people attending the ICANN meetings have LESS and LESS clue. Even the growing ICANN Staff has LESS clue. Someone recently held a private meeting in Washington, D.C. and ICANN sent 3 Staffers. NONE of the people had more than 12 months experience at ICANN. NONE of the people knew anything about the history of ICANN and the major issues. If Verisign is going to survive a .COM re-bid and continue to attempt to retain the loyalty of .COM owners, they better consider hosting some .COM meetings. Experts from Verisign and the .COM community could then work out better ways to provide more security and stability of the .COM zone. ICANN can then go off and trot around the world putting on .DOG and .PONY shows for ccTLDs. That will continue to give ICANN that international flavor of the Internation Olympic Committee. When those ICANN limos roll into the next venue with all those ccTLD flags flying from the fenders, the masses will stand in awe. Back at the ranch, Verisign can stick to business and keep the .COM platform running and improving. There are many changes coming and only the .COM community will be able to understand them and pay for them. Not even the wealthy .ORG society will be able to participate. Clue is required.