Re: [gnso-vi-feb10] vertical relationships in the domain name mkt

[Stéphane Van Gelder <stephane.vangelder@xxxxxxxxx>]

My argument wasn't who imposes the reseller network, but just that one is 
imposed.

Stéphane

Le 8 juil. 2010 à 17:31, Milton L Mueller a écrit :

> Stephane,
> These examples prove the opposite of what you are arguing. The distribution 
> channels for luxury cars and watches, or Apple computers are determined 
> unilaterally and totally by the manufacturer – not by an external regulator. 
> In other words, the wholesaler or mfr has their own choice of distributor. 
> Some of them vertically integrate to control quality, others establish vetted 
> networks of resellers, others don’t. Glad to see you’ve jumped to the right 
> side on this ;-)
>  
> From: Stéphane Van Gelder [mailto:stephane.vangelder@xxxxxxxxx] 
> 
> Where's this "real world" thingy you keep referring to? There are plenty of 
> examples of other industries where use of an accredited (and therefore 
> quality checked) reseller network is compulsory. For reasons of quality 
> control for example, or even abuse and scam control. Luxury cars and watches 
> are just 2 examples. Apple computers is another.
>  
> Stéphane
> 
> Le 8 juil. 2010 à 14:54, Neuman, Jeff a écrit :