On 2/9/2004 11:29 AM George Kirikos noted that:
> The 2nd 60-day rule isn't in effect at present, e.g. a name transfers
> to OpenSRS from NSI, after being at NSI for 4 years, can be transferred
> to Register.com immediately.
That is correct - but the current policy apparently allows registrars
to do whatever the heck they want. Hence the requirement for a new policy.
>
> According to the language above, it is "may deny", and not "MUST DENY".
> Does OpenSRS intend to deny the transfers if they are the losing
> registrar? It would add some pain and illiquidity to domain sales, if
> that happened...
>
> As a compromise, perhaps in that 60 day window, if the registrant
> explicitly accepts the transfer (via a followup email that OpenSRS
> would send, i.e. in addition to the one from the Gaining Registrar),
> the transfer would be permitted?
>
> Also, for paragraph 25, can one enter into a blanket agreement with
> OpenSRS, to block all outgoing transfers unless the losing registrar
> confirmation is accepted? (i.e. personally, I think it adds to domain
> security if the double-confirmation system is in operation) Or, other
> more secure methods (e.g. some registrars have even higher security
> options, although they are more labour intensive, but would protect
> high-value domain names better than just a "registrar-lock"). By
> default, double-confirmation would be off, but one could then opt-in to
> it, if desired (i.e. for sophisticated/paranoid domain registrants).
>
These are all operational issues that James and "the domains group"
will be addressing over the coming weeks as we implement the new
policy. Stay tuned for more info.
> One other thing I'd like to mention -- it would be nice if the transfer
> disputes were all made public. Then, one can see whether certain
> registrars have a high propensity to make inappropriate (*cough* Steal
> domains *cough*) transfers. It adds to the transparency of the system,
> and can help uncover patterns of fraud.
Interesting idea. I'll jot it down and include it in Tucows comments
to the staff if you wish.
---rwr
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