Re: [gnso-irtp-b-jun09] Some IRTP-B "Loose Ends"

["Mike O'Connor" <mike@xxxxxxxxxx>]

count me in the "yes please" column for all three of these points.

mikey


On Apr 29, 2011, at 3:29 PM, James M. Bladel wrote:

> 
> Team:
> 
> As discussed during our last call, I'm concerned that the EAC issue had
> dominated our conversations, and as a result some topics were being
> overlooked in our recommendations.
> 
> One of these was the the 60-day lock following a previous transfer.  We
> noted that the problem of domain transfer 'hopping' between registrars
> was a known issue, and could be used to thwart anti-hijacking issues, as
> well as create other enforcement / takedown problems.  We noted that the
> 60-day post-transfer lock is optional (Reason for Denial #9), and that
> most large registrars followed this practice, but that it was not
> mandatory.  So, therefore, I think we have three options here:
> 
> (1) leave this topic untouched in our recommendations 
> (2) Create some language that indicates this is a voluntary best
> practice
> (3) Create some language for inclusion in the IRTP that makes this
> mandatory for all registrars.
> 
> 
> Having discussed this internally, I can report our preference would be
> for option #3.  I propose moving Reason for Denial #8 (60 days after
> creation) and #9 (60 days after transfer) out of the criteria for which
> registrars MAY deny a transfer, and creating a new section for these
> situations, under which registrars SHALL deny a transfer.  Thoughts?
> 
> Additionally, when modifying the language for Reason for Denial 6, I
> want to ensure that this provides some degree of clarity for registrars
> and registrants, without prohibiting existing domain security products
> and services.  We can discuss on our call Tuesday, but I want to ensure
> that we do not confuse an issue by attempting to make the language
> clearer.
> 
> Finally, as noted during the call, we should add an "EAC Follow Up" task
> to a later IRTP working group (e.g. IRTP-E), to see how this program is
> progression and gauge its effectiveness.
> 
> Thanks--
> 
> J.
> 
> 

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