Loren Stocker wrote:
>Not just ONE consumer by embracing this self-serving abuse of power -- the
>Verisign MonopoLIST* (i.e. WLS) -- but empower ALL consumers who want a fair
>opportunity to compete. There should be dozens of services like Go Daddy to
>help consumers get a fair crack at dropping domains. If you've been around a
>while you'll know that these services can BEAT all but the most determined
>squatters (who now use the service themselves)!
>
>
If you were really interested in giving people a fair chance at dropping
domains, something like the following would happen.
When a domain was deleted, applicaitons for it could be filed for some
number of days.
The application would indicate whether there was an intellectual
property claim involving prior use of a brand (with supporting
material), or simply an open request.
At the end of the period, IP claims would be considered. If any were
valid, it would receive the domain. If multiple were valid, one would
be selected at random.
If no IP claims were made or were valid, one applicant would be selected
at random.
The only charge would be a normal registration fee.
That is, of course, if you're really interested in fairness, and not
just in a "free market" revenue opportunity.
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