[ga] Re: [ga] RE: [ga] Decision on proposed .biz/.info/.org registry agreements postponed until São Paulo meeting

["Prophet Partners Inc." <Domains@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Danny,

Considering the many trademark typos that are likely to be registered from providing such a list, would VeriSign be aiding and abetting a criminal activity? Would VeriSign be liable for each trademark violation that resulted? Bear in mind, VeriSign would be knowingly providing such a list and accepting money from selling it.

Please note that we are not attorneys and that this is only our opinion. If you require legal assistance, you should seek qualified legal counsel.

Sincerely,
Ted
Prophet Partners Inc.
http://www.ProphetPartners.com
http://www.Premium-Domain-Names.com


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Danny Younger" dannyyounger@xxxxxxxxx
To: "Dominik Filipp" dominik.filipp@xxxxxxxx; ga@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 8:43 AM
Subject: Re: [ga] RE: [ga] Decision on proposed .biz/.info/.org registry agreements postponed until São Paulo meeting


> Dominik,
> 
> In the immediate future none of us will need to worry
> about the "domain tasting" phenomenon because it will
> soon be replaced by something much, much worse...
> 
> The .com contract contains the following clause: 
> 
> "Traffic Data . Nothing in this Agreement shall
> preclude Registry Operator from making commercial use
> of, or collecting, traffic data regarding domain names
> or nonexistent domain names"
> 
> Why bother "tasting" a domain for its traffic
> potential when you can simply buy a complete list from
> VeriSign that indicates how many hits each nonexistent
> domain received by way of "direct navigation"
> attempts?  This will be a typosquatter's dream. 
> ...and of course, the registrars will be waiting in
> the wings to profit from the release of this data.