[Mono-list] Is ASP.NET safe?

[Melinda]

Ok, in FAQ page of go-mono website, there are statements like this:
The controversial elements are the ASP.NET, ADO.NET and Windows.Forms
subsets. Those are convenient for people who need full compatibility
with the Windows platform, but are not required for the open source Mono
platform, nor integration with today's Mono's rich support of Linux.

I understand if Windows.Forms is controversial because to implement it,
you have to use emulation so why bother. Just use something like Gtk#. 

What about Web services? ASP.NET is controversial according to the FAQ
page. And it said: .... are not required for the open source Mono
platform, nor .... 

Ok, it said ASP.NET is just for people who need full compatibility for
Winblows platform, but not required for the open source Mono. 

So what is the alternative for ASP.NET in open source platform? Maybe
PHP.NET? :)