Re: [alac] Redirection of non-existing domain names

[Thomas Roessler <roessler@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 2003-06-02 08:42:36 -0700, Wendy Seltzer wrote:

> ALAC observed with some concern the recent test in which Neulevel
> resolved unregistered domain names in the .BIZ TLD to a search
> engine rather than returning the expected "no such domain." The
> unexpected resolution of unregistered names may confuse Internet
> users and the programs they use.  Inconsistent, undocumented
> responses do not promote the stability of the Internet.  We
> recognize that this particular instance was a test, but recommend
> that ICANN consider the technical and policy implications of 
> changing DNS responses before permitting further such tests.  We
> would certainly recommend consultation with relevant technical
> bodies and standards groups before adopting any policy endorsing
> resolution of unregistered names.

Perfect.

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Thomas Roessler                         <roessler (at) does-not-exist.org>