Comments on Domain Name Exchange proposal by VeriSign

[George Kirikos <gkirikos@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hello,

In regards by the application by VeriSign's application #201004 to provide a 
"Domain Name Exchange" service, see:

http://www.icann.org/en/registries/rsep/#201004

we oppose this proposal. It is functionally no different than reintroducing 
domain name tasting, albeit with a 30-day minimum registration period and no 
refund (so, effectively the registration "costs" 1/12th a full registration). 
While the application is proposed for .net, presumably they wish to do the same 
for .com at some point, too. We would also oppose it for .com.

If VeriSign wants to do something positive, they should consider increasing the 
maximum registration period from 10 years to say 20 or 30 years. This would be 
a step forward in protecting long-term registrants, instead of the short-term 
"flippers" and "tasters" who would flock to VeriSign's proposed "service."

In conclusion, this is not a "new service" at all, but instead a way to create 
new loopholes that route around the deletions policy. ICANN should deny the 
proposal, or at a minimum open it up for a formal public comment period.

Sincerely,

George Kirikos
http://www.leap.com/