I actually see several problems with this: 1.) Near as I can tell, Emergent Structures are observed phenomena. They are not tools for social engineering. 2.) You suggest pushing this at "appropriate bodies." Near as I know... there is no such animal. 3.) You say in the header that you're looking for comments. Based on what you write though you're not looking for comments. You're looking for contributors. You lead right off saying "Interested parties are invited to provide comments to correct, elaborate, or perfect my proposal, abstracted below, which I plan to offer as an Internet Draft momentarily." Someone commenting would be free to disagree. All of your statements begin with the assumption that there can be no flaw in the basic premise. 4.) I agree with previous posters that the phrasing and structure come off as zealotry. 5.) "Well-managed, ethical members of the internet industry already conduct their businesses, successfully and profitably, according to the principles specified in the Practice. The proposed Practice simply aims to raise the entire industry to the level of today's best players." Do you honestly mean to say that profitability is now a best common practice? Who are these "best players?" Near as I can tell.. the largest companies playing in this sector or none of these things. In fact I know of no company I'd say fit your definition of "best players." I'm curious who you consider to be your model for "best player." 6.) From what I know of enforcing our AUP, by many accounts the email address you're using is on a well known "spam enabler" (your words) and many would consider you a "spam supporter" for buying service from them. I don't agree, but that seems to be the perception in NANAE. 7.) In my opinion this line of reasoning is dangerous. I believe it is the slippery slope to the loss of freedom of speech and expression. There are many groups that already desire to censor and control the free exchange of ideas that the Internet makes possible. There are many more problems I see. I don't have the answer, but in my opinion this will serve only to alienate people who need to be involved in the discussion.