> >> 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.
> >
> > Life is wrought with possible abuse. Just because abuse is possible
> > doesn't mean the we are going to abuse our customers. It would be nothing
> > short of stupid and criminal to do so. There is NO system that can not be
> > abused. It simply does not exist. Honor and character are the only true
> > protections from abuse. No degree of regulation, rulemaking, or contracts
> > will ever create honor and honesty. If you are looking for the perfect
> > protection, crawl into a cave and roll a rock over the entrance.
>
> Tucows can't do that. It is quite simple. They have an agreement with ICANN,
> and to keep their accreditation they simply can not ignore the risk to the
> domain name registrant.
>
> It isn't an issue of won't, it is really an issue of can't.
>
Who is the registrant? Isn't that the person who bought the domain? How
can you buy something if you don't pay for it?
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