[ga] domain tastinmg comments
Charging 20 cents for dropped names is not going to get rid of the big players
in the domain tasting and domain kiting game. This just puts out the message
that it's ok to do domain tasting and kiting as long as ICANN also profits from
the practice. Elimination of the grace period is the answer to domain tasting
and kiting.
It is very simple to understand for most of us and I find it hard to believe
claims by ICANN staff and board members that they don't get it. When a user
subscribes to an ezine or joins a forum, they fill out a form. Then they get an
email asking them to confirm that they indeed want to join or subscribe. It's
called double opt-in.
Domain names can be registered the same exact way. You fill out the forms to
register your domain name. You get an email that asks, "Are you sure you want
to register this domain name?". It adds, please check your spelling and
everything because by clicking this link you agree that you are registering the
domain name at a cost of $xx and that there are no refunds.
That allows for any mistakes someone made when filling out the registration
form. It's simple enough for anyone to understand. It gives the registrant a
chance to change their mind satisfying buyer's remorse. Show me any policy that
allows five days for buyer's remorse on an item that usually, with the
exception of a couple of registrars, costs around $10.
In addition to that, for every one domain name that is legitimately dropped
during the grace period, there are 100,000 dropped by domain kiters and domain
tasters. The grace period only serves those in the business of domain tasting
and domain kiting. Pretense that there are other reasons to allow a five day
grace period is just nonsense.
Chris McElroy
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