Some registries and registrars have already made public that they are aware of the special situation and doing something. In particular, Verisign says:
But it is not clear how is it going to be implemented, who could qualify (...some domain name registrants...?). Do you think the measures to be taken should be more significant and obvious – like simply extending all currently expiring registrations for free? Or rather, you'd prefer nobody doing anything since it is a chance to grab some good expired names?
Verisign said:In addition, we will soon deploy a program, available to all retail registrars, to provide support and assistance for domain name registrants whose domain names will be expiring in the coming months.
But it is not clear how is it going to be implemented, who could qualify (...some domain name registrants...?). Do you think the measures to be taken should be more significant and obvious – like simply extending all currently expiring registrations for free? Or rather, you'd prefer nobody doing anything since it is a chance to grab some good expired names?