RE: [ga] domain tastinmg comments

[Shane Kinsch <shane.kinsch@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

As a legitimate registrar, we had perps fraudulently register domains that
we've caught within the first few days of registration whether it be caught
by the credit card company or other indications that the registration is
suspicious (such as in phishing, etc.).  The grace period is good for this
and I would much rather pay $0.20  vs. loose the whole registration fee.

 

The solution is simple. if your drop rate is above X%, then you will be
charged $0.20 for every drop.  That takes care of legitimate registrars like
mine and the kiters and tasters out there will make it financially
infeasible for them to continue to operate.

 

Shane

 

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From: owner-ga@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-ga@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
chris@xxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 6:53 PM
To: domain-tasting-motion@xxxxxxxxx
Cc: GA
Subject: [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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