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texmexi said:
I sent an email to a couple of NYtimes reporters hoping they will cover it and bring bad publicity to Netsol. I encourage others to do the same to ensure they cover this unethical business practice...
Opportunity has arisen to make a difference in this industry and make an example out of a power house for unethical behavior that has gone on too long among many businesses in this industry.
It's no secret:
http://www.circleid.com/posts/historical_analysis_domain_tasting/
Its just that nobody outside our tiny realm cares.
texmexi said:
I posted earlier about monopolys forming on this blog when oversee acquired moniker. (No response was given) This is just more proof how those with major power in this industry can affect everyone. Monopolys will continue to form because there are simply too many individuals in this industry (With the stature to empower change) that look out for number 1 and not the industry as a whole.
I think I (ASN5) posted a response, if you are Steve:
http://www.conceptualist.com/2008/01/03/oversee-acquires-moniker/
But then, I'm surely not one with any stature to empower change. It feels more like Don Quixote tilting at windmills.
texmexi said:
Additionally, there are no unbiased organizations formed to enforce standards. Standards not enforced are new standards set. (At the mercy of the Consumer) Icann, is not the answer.
Agreed, ICANN is an enabler - and not an accidental one. They refuse to enforce any of the contract provisions that are being abused and run interference when anyone tries to address the issue. (See below)
texmexi said:
It will only get worse due to the value of domain names rising. I find it very unethical to place names on auction that have expired thru a registrar. It is extortion, 100%, it is not allowed in any respectable industry.
I have written on this issue for literally years:
http://www.circleid.com/posts/riding_on_expiring_domains_are_registrars_abusing_owners_rights/
More recently, I created an entire satire/research website about it:
http://WhoShouldBe.com
And just yesterday I was talking to Frank Fowlie, the ICANN Ombudsman. I had called to see why I had not gotten an answer to my complaint about this issue. He said "its a well-known issue" and said he recognized my name, but that if I hadn't already received any response I needed to file another complaint about that! Clearly, they couldn't care less.
texmexi said:
We have brought these new standards upon ourselves and have the nerve to complain about the monopolys pushing the envelope. The finger continues to be pointed at domainers, not registrars.
The bottom line is there are no unbiased organizations established in this industry to prevent monopolies and unethical business behaviors from occuring. Until these organizations are formed, things will only get worse. A united front needs to be established/supported to make a difference. It is not about individualism in this industry. Wait till yearly registrations reach extortion levels. It is around the corner. The writing is on the wall, unless we support an unbiased organization collectively.
I considered starting a DN Coalition; I even registered the names for the site. But when it comes down to it, its not clear what can be done with ICANN and VeriSign running interference at every turn. It seems every day there is some new activity that further encroaches on Registered Name Holder's rights.
Now that it has spread to "potential" domain name owners - otherwise known as "consumers" - there may be some new approach there, but it will not affect the deep insider practices that work against the independent domain name owner, dealer, or investor.
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