Ken has forwarded the full minutes from the
initial meeting of the Deletes TF. Our goal is to have formal constituency
positions by November 22. However, we realize that may be difficult given the
late start of the TF, and various constituency bylaws.
I would like to open up the discussion on these
issues through Wednesday. And then present a draft position based on these
comments to the RC by Thursday the 21st.
Some discussion may yet follow before we actually vote to adopt a position,
but it will give me some further basis for discussion during the November 22nd
TF conf. call.
In particular, I need comments regarding 1.d,
1.e, 2.b, 3.b, and 4.a by our next meeting.
Rick, in regards to 3.b wasn't there an RC proposal at one time regarding a
round-robin reallocation method? Is a copy of that available?
To summarize the current situation:
Issue 1: Uniform delete practice after
domain name expiry by
registrars
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a. Domain names not explicitly renewed MUST be
deleted by the end of the 45 day grace period.
b. Registrars may decide how they will deal with deletes during the 45 day grace
period but MUST post their deletes policy on their site, perhaps as part of
their registration agreement.
c. The issue
reselling names during the 45 grace period appears to be outside the
scope of this task force.
d. Extending the 5 day grace period for
Adds was discussed, but it was felt this may also be outside the scope of this
task force. If the constituencies felt otherwise, we may ask the NC to extend
our scope.
e. The issue of how to deal with expiring
names that are the subject of a UDRP dispute is yet to be
addressed.
Issue 2: Deletion following a complaint on WHOIS
accuracy
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a. Given that this
issue overlaps with the work of the Whois task force, it was
general felt that this task force should deal only with what happens AFTER a
decision has been made to delete the name.
b. It was generally agreed that the Redemption
Grace Period (RGP) as currently defined should apply, with the exception of
one of the following conditions:
1. Evidence that the data had been corrected must
be submitted.
2. The RGP only applies the first time a domain is deleted
for this reason within a 12 month time period.
The TF asked that I determine the RC's preference
as to which condition they would prefer to see adopted.
Issue 3: Registry delete
process
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a. It was generally felt that the RGP provided
the solution for a uniform deletes policy among registries.
b. The reallocation of deleted names was another
matter. The Registry Constituency was asked to provide proposals. I would
suggest that the RC also provide feedback on this subject.
First and foremost, does the RC believe that a
uniform mechanism needs to exist to ensure the fair reallocation of deleted
names?
If so, what mechanisms would we propose? Or
perhaps we may want to look first at the Registry Constituency responses.
Issue 4: Reversal of renewal
transactions
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a. Basically, we have to delete a name to reverse
a renewal. From my experience this most often comes up during the 45 day grace
period. It doesn't seem to be a problem because the end result is a deleted
name either way. But this could also come up in regards to extending names
prior to expiry (when deleting a name and registering it is not acceptable)
and mistakes result in having to get registry support involved to undo
it.
Do you really see this as a problem? What are
suggested solutions, for example, an RRP UNDO command?