Re: [gnso-vi-feb10] My thoughts on the proposals

[Jon Nevett <jon@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Avri:  Wouldn't it be prohibited based on the language in the highlighted part 
of 2.9(a)?  Best, Jon

2.9     Use of Registrars* (see note below).
(a)     Registry Operator must use only ICANN accredited registrars in 
registering domain names. Registry Operator and its Affiliates (or any person 
or entity acting on their behalf) shall not act as a registrar, reseller or any 
other form of distributor with respect to the TLD or any other top- level 
domain. Registry Operator must provide non-discriminatory access to registry 
services to all ICANN accredited registrars that enter into and are in 
compliance with Registry Operator’s registry- registrar agreement for the TLD. 
Registry Operator must use a uniform non-discriminatory agreement with all 
registrars authorized to register names in the TLD, provided that such 
agreement may set forth non-discriminatory criteria for qualification to 
register names in the TLD that are reasonably related to the proper functioning 
of the TLD. Such agreement may be revised by Registry Operator from time to 
time, provided however, that any such revisions must be approved in advance by 
ICANN. This Section 2.9 shall not preclude Registry Operator from registering 
names within the TLD to itself through a request made to an ICANN-accredited 
registrar. [Registry Operator shall not engage or otherwise permit any 
registrar, reseller or any other form of distributor, or any of their 
Affiliates (or any person or entity acting on their behalf) to provide Registry 
Services for the TLD.]

On Jun 4, 2010, at 1:35 AM, Avri Doria wrote:

> 
> 
> On 4 Jun 2010, at 06:04, Jon Nevett wrote:
> 
>> Jeff:  Wouldn't AAA Registry be prohibited from setting up reseller SSS 
>> under the rules in DAG4?  If so, I'm not sure that your example works.
> 
> I am not sure which rule prohibits that.
> 
> a.
> 
> 
>