To be abundantly clear, you are hypothesizing a difference of opinion
between the IETF/IESG and the ICANN/RIR communities, wherein the
technical guidance of the IETF was considered during the ICANN/RIR
decision process, but in the end the outcome was contrary to IETF
expectations.
if you s/expectations/preference/ then there is a growing track record.
try the new greed top level domains (gtlds) for starters.
randy