RE: [registrars] Request to Deny Multiple Votes/Registrar

["Tim Ruiz" <tim@godaddy.com>]

Rick,

At this point it is more important that the bylaw work moves forward. I
have withdrawn my proposed amendment. But it does help to know now that
this is actually the Registrar Owners Constituency.

Tim


 -------- Original Message --------
   Subject: RE: [registrars] Request to Deny Multiple Votes/Registrar
   From: Rick Wesson <wessorh@ar.com>
   Date: Fri, April 25, 2003 3:13 pm
   To: Tim Ruiz <tim@godaddy.com>

   On Fri, 25 Apr 2003, Tim Ruiz wrote:

   > Rick,
   >
   > I don't believe the democratic process is going to be threatened by
   > allowing legitimate businesses to have a voice in a process that
   > affects how they operate or compete.

   Tim,

   there is nothing preventing you from voicing the concerns of your
   parents wishes, but we loose the democracy when votes can be
   purchased.

   We have roughly 40 members of which 5 control about 70% of all gTLD
   registrations. If we enacted your proposal we add about 15 votes to
   those same 5 entities. When we have a normal voter turnout of 40% or
   about 19 voting organizations. If we pass your proposal the 5 largest
   registrars would be able to control just about any vote put forward to
   the
   constituency.

   your proposal favors only the most powerful and influential registrars
   and does not create a more stable or effective constituency, it
   creates a situation where you have an advantage over your competitors.
   your proposal also creates an incentive for organizations with the
   financial backing to purchase votes in the constituency further
   tilting the ballots in your favor by accquireing additional
   accreditations.

   I hope you now understand why we have bylaws like these and what
   "fair" means when I say fair.

   best,

   -rick