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On 01-Apr-2000 Tiger Technologies wrote:
> I know these are tough issues that OpenSRS has to deal with, especially
> since some of the rules are imposed by ICANN. But a solution like
> allowing the reseller to be able to change the password on an account,
> effectively repossessing it until the registrant/reseller resolve the
> issue, would solve the problem.
>
> It sounds like this is what Domain Direct does, and I'd like to
> respectfully request that OpenSRS consider giving resellers the same
> power.
I certainly hope they do not do this. The domain registrant has no assurance
that you are legitimate, or any of the other many things that ICANN accredited
registrars are screened for. You were not screened by Tucows, and there is no
assurance that you will always act legitimately. For example, some on this list
think that the ISP should be able to suspend someone's domain if they are owed
money for hosting fees. That is not the case, nor should it be the case.
The power you want it is wrought with possible abuse, and until some system is
worked out that would prevent that possibility of abuse from occuring, I can't
see opensrs doing anything along these lines.
And you can't just say "Buyer Beware" because the registration agreement makes
Tucows a party to the contract as well. Tucows could face some serious
liability for the inappropriate actions of a reseller if they give them this
kind of power.
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William X. Walsh <william@userfriendly.com>
http://userfriendly.com/
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