Hi again, For the registrars out there following the WLS issue, and not willing to let Verisign or ICANN trample over you, here's a section of your contracts that will help. From:
http://www.icann.org/registrars/ra-agreement-17may01.htm "2.3 General Obligations of ICANN. With respect to all matters that impact the rights, obligations, or role of Registrar, ICANN shall during the Term of this Agreement: 2.3.1 exercise its responsibilities in an open and transparent manner; 2.3.2 not unreasonably restrain competition and, to the extent feasible, promote and encourage robust competition; 2.3.3 not apply standards, policies, procedures or practices arbitrarily, unjustifiably, or inequitably and not single out Registrar for disparate treatment unless justified by substantial and reasonable cause; and 2.3.4 ensure, through its reconsideration and independent review policies, adequate appeal procedures for Registrar, to the extent it is adversely affected by ICANN standards, policies, procedures or practices" Section 2.3.2 is of obvious use in blocking ICANN from rubber stamping this monopolistic and anti-competitive WLS proposal from Verisign. Section 2.3.4 should keep an open forum for months as an independent review is forced to take place. You have signed contracts with ICANN, listing their contractual obligations -- hold them to the letter of those agreements that you signed in good faith, and go to court if need be to enforce them, otherwise you willingly diminish the value of your own businesses. Don't be a lemming, like some of the registrars have been! Here's a little theory for you. Verisign is buying out registrars left and right, to stem their market share losses as folks transfer away from them. Do you think the price Verisign will pay for you will be higher with WLS approved?? I don't think so, as they won't need you as much, having stolen your revenue sources and your ability to innovate and differentiate. Sincerely, George Kirikos http://www.kirikos.com/ __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Movies - coverage of the 74th Academy Awards� http://movies.yahoo.com/
