Please explain your reasoning, including an explanation of technical limitations that you believe exist on the addition of new domains. Many experts fear that this system will prevent many non-commercial groups and individuals from making worthwhile suggestions. The Democracy Deficit 4. The Civil Society Statement argues that the DNSO should restructure its constituencies to reduce the apparently disproportionate representation given to business and intellectual property interests. Some observers fear that this assertion provides a basis for excessive state control.
Civil society is a third sector of society alongside the state and the market.
The values underlying civil society include freedom of association, freedom of expression, participatory democracy, and respect for diversity. A vigorous civil society is an important counter-balance to government and business. The growing global integration of markets and coordination of governments creates the need for a corresponding global civil society. Technical coordination of the Internet's core resources has unavoidable social, economic, and political consequences. This document is the product of individuals and organizations from around the world.