[nc-transfer] Re: [ga] [ncdnhc-discuss] Re: WLS proposal

["Ross Wm. Rader" <ross@tucows.com>]

To be clear, Jamie Love re-proposed the auction model. I was putting forward
the new concept of the "cooling tank".

Thanks,

-rwr


----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Brown" <donbrown_l@inetconcepts.net>
To: <owner-ga@dnso.org>; "Ross Wm. Rader" <ross@tucows.com>
Cc: "James Love" <james.love@cptech.org>; "John Berryhill"
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Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 9:20 PM
Subject: Re: [ga] [ncdnhc-discuss] Re: WLS proposal


> I don't see anything wrong with the concept explained by Ross, below.
>
> It gives the original registrant much more time to realize they have
> an expired domain name and it removes the conflict of interest
> potential for the Registrar and Registry, during a much short time
> period.
>
> Furthermore, NetSol/VeriSign shouldn't have a problem with this
> extended period, either, since they have, in fact, been hoarding
> expired names for a considerably longer period of time. Although, my
> bet is that they will use it as an excuse to ask for a price increase.
> I could be psychic - time will tell.
>
>
> Tuesday, June 18, 2002, 4:37:08 AM, Ross Wm. Rader <ross@tucows.com>
wrote:
> >> Specifically, I proposed a 30 day period during which people
> >> could register for a lottery for the expired domain, and that during
this
> RWR> 30
> >> day period, at any time, the original domain holder could get it back.
> >> Anyone who wanted the expired domain could contact the original domain
> RWR> name
> >> holder, and suggest they get the domain back and sell it to them.  So
if
> RWR> any
> >> auction develops, it will be with the original domain holder, not the
> >> registrar.   The original domain name holder benefits the most from
this
> >> system.  They are more likely to catch mistakes, or could sell the
domain
> RWR> to
> >> an interested party.
>
> RWR> We talked about something similar on the last call.
>
> RWR> Realizing that a lot of the speculative value of a domain lies with
the
> RWR> goodwill that accrues to it because of the initial registrant, it was
> RWR> proposed that all domain names slated for deletion are put into a
cooling
> RWR> tank for x days beyond the 30 days described in the Redemption Grace
Period
> RWR> proposal.
>
> RWR> This would create a situation whereby registrants would be guaranteed
a
> RWR> right of re-registration "if they forgot to renew" and eliminate or
diminish
> RWR> trainspotting by ensuring a prolonged 404-like condition over a
reasonably
> RWR> extended period of time before the name was deleted. Once cooled, the
domain
> RWR> could be deleted and re-registered by anyone on a first-come, first
served
> RWR> basis (and get a name relatively free of baggage).
>
> RWR> In my mind, this proposal has much to commend it in its simplicity
and
> RWR> perceived effectiveness.
>
> RWR> -rwr
>
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