Re: GoDaddy: "We adamantly oppose the WLS as proposed and intend to use any means available to block its implementation"

From: Technical Support (support@xeotech.co.uk)
Date: Sat May 10 2003 - 19:05:27 EDT

George,

Sorry, but I don't see your parallel. Objectionable?

Unless Bill corrects me otherwise, I assume he was referring to the process
involved
by the parties mentioned, not the actual domain itself. In either case,
does the end
result justify the means?

Domains can indeed be used for more than just a website, and as I'm sure you
are
aware, one can tell exactly how live they actually are by checking for the
existence
 of any appropriate records. However, in the case of company domains, it's
more
usually more a case of protecting brand names, product associations and /or
licenses.
Before, during, or after launch .. and as long as the product cycle lasts
(in the case of
pharmaceuticals, until the damn thing goes generic ).

An couple of examples ..

http://www.dove.com

Go collect your free bath robe why don't you? ;-))

and for a real bargain ..

http://www.chris.me.uk/

How can one resist the temptation to purchase?

Regards,.

Chris.

----- Original Message -----
From: "George Kirikos" <gkirikos@yahoo.com>
To: <discuss-list@opensrs.org>
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2003 10:29 PM
Subject: Re: GoDaddy: "We adamantly oppose the WLS as proposed and intend to
use any means available to block its implementation"

> Hello,
>
> --- Bill Weinman <billw@webmonster.net> wrote:
> > Choice for consumers or choice for squatters? I don't see how
> > either
> > position (Verisign/NSI or GoDaddy) benefits consumers. They're just
> > squabbling over conflicting positions in the squatter market.
> >
> > You really want to see more "choice for consumers"? Get rid of
> > the
> > squatters.
>
> Who determines who is an inappropriate registrant or "squatter"?
> Picking a random domain, let's say BEAUTIFUL.COM, currently registered
> to Proctor and Gamble, and not resolving to a website (although,
> domains can certainly be used for more than just websites). What makes
> their registration of this domain objectionable, if anything at all??
>
> In the art market, some folks choose to display their pieces in public
> galleries, others in their homes, and others keep them in locked
> vaults. Are they doing something objectionable?
>
> Sincerely,
>
> George Kirikos
> http://www.kirikos.com/
>

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