RE: [gnso-rap-dt] Registration Abuse Policies Workshop pre-meeting

["Greg Aaron" <gaaron@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dear Marika and Margie and friends:

 

Thanks for slides.  I have a few comments for consideration.

 

Slide 11 contains theorizing about what might be examples of registration
abuse.  Perhaps this should be avoided, given that the WG will be tasked
with exploring the definitional and policy issues and developing an
illustrative categorization of known abuses.  Instead, it might be better to
point to examples of registration abuse that are already well-understood.
For example, one could point to the AGP Limits Policy.  That was the product
of a PDP, which determined there was abuse of the add grace period.  Another
example is WHOIS accuracy, which is within ICANN policy scope.

 

So, I suggest that the slides talk about what we do know so far, and that
discussion be allowed to proceed from there. The Fast-flux Working Group
experience emphasized that scope and definitional work are critical,
especially early on.  Perhaps it is best that we not get ahead of ourselves.


 

Also regarding the current examples on slide 11:

*       Fast-flux ("rapidly modifying nameserver records in order to avoid
takedown attempts") seems like inapplicable example.  Nameserver changes are
a post-registration activity.  Also, the FFWG's report notes that fast-flux
is a use issue, and that most fast-flux is accomplished without making
changes to domain or host records. 
*       As someone mentioned, the genesis of the UDRP sounds unique; and the
use-versus-registration issues there are not understood yet.  
*       I suggest that examples of domain use abuses could include:
phishing, spam, intentional distribution of malware, and botnet
command-and-control.  

 

All best,

--Greg

 

 

 

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From: Marika Konings [mailto:marika.konings@xxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 2:39 AM
To: gnso-rap-dt@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: [gnso-rap-dt] Registration Abuse Policies Workshop pre-meeting

 

Dear All,
 
As discussed on our last conference call, we would like to convene with the
members of the drafting team that will be presenting at the Registration
Abuse Policies Workshop on Sunday 2 March to quickly run through the
programme and presentations for the workshop. We would like to propose to do
this on Sunday during the afternoon break from 15.30 - 16.00. If we could
gather in the GNSO meeting room (Don Diego 2), we can try to find a quiet
corner in that room or just outside of the room. 
 
For your information, you will find attached the slides ICANN staff has
prepared for its contribution to the workshop. Please note that we have
included a short introduction to be provided at the beginning of the
workshop in order to put into context the discussion and focus of the
workshop for the attendees. Please feel free to share your slides / speaking
points with the list.
 
With regard to the programme, I followed up with the NCUC and ISPCP, but
they have not responded yet whether they will participate or not. Beau
Brendler will be speaking on behalf of the ALAC and the SSAC will confirm a
speaker shortly.
 
Have a safe trip and see you in Mexico City!
 
With best regards,
 
Marika