Re: [nc-org] Modification of language on registrars

["Ken Stubbs" <kstubbs@digitel.net>]

i would suggest that the de-accredition phrasing be  removed and instead
and that references to any potential "de-accredition" process  be covered in
the RFP rather than as a policy issue now. if you refer to de accredition
now then we would have to insist that protections be put in place for that
registrar with respect to their existing "book of business".  the only
"de-accreditation" issues you cover with the current phrasing  are
protection of the registrants. what about protection of the registrar who
registered these "grandfather" accounts in good faith ?

this is not the place for this issue to be covered. my suggestion is that
references to de-accredition not be included in this document as it will
send the wrong message to the registrar constituancy.

this is clearly an issue that will have to be flushed out in the future but
now (given the time frame)

ken stubbs


----- Original Message -----
From: "Milton Mueller" <Mueller@syr.edu>
To: <nc-org@dnso.org>
Sent: Friday, November 30, 2001 3:48 PM
Subject: [nc-org] Modification of language on registrars


> In line wit Ken Stubb's concerns I have modified
> the paragraph on registrar marketing practices
> as below. Changes are in ALL CAPS
>
> ======
> 2b. Definition of marketing practices
> Regarding marketing and branding practices, the
> sponsoring organization should propose specific
> practices designed to differentiate the domain,
> promote and attract registrations from the defined
> community, and minimize defensive registrations.
> Such practices may include accreditation of registrars,
> co-marketing campaigns, or other methods. DNSO
> policy favors marketing proposals that promote and
> enhance differentiation while minimizing bureaucracy,
> enforcement costs, and restrictions on registrars.
> IF APPLICANTS PROPOSE TO DE-ACCREDIT NON-
> COMPLIANT REGISTRARS, THEY MUST CAREFULLY
> DEVELOP PLANS TO ENSURE THAT EXISTING
> CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS WITH THAT REGISTRAR ARE
> HANDLED IN A WAY THAT DOES NOT DISTURB OR
> DISRUPT .ORG REGISTRANTS. DNSO POLICY
> PROHIBITS ONEROUS ACCREDITATION
> FEES OR ANY OTHER NEW FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO
> REGISTRAR UNRELATED TO MARKETING POLICY
> ENFORCEMENT.
>
> At this late stage, I will only entertain specific
> proposals to modify or delete language. No general
> complaints, no bright new ideas. This is it.
>
> --MM
>
>