Proposal #2011008 addendum

[Kevin Strong <kevin.strong@xxxxxxxxx>]

Reference: Proposal #2011008 - Verisign Anti-Abuse Domain Use Policy

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This proposal has the potential benefit of assisting TLD providers in
shutting down domains of great concern (i.e. scam, phishing, malware,
*logger).

The unfortunate side-effect of it can be the inappropriate termination
of domains based on a complaint process where the actual issue is not
directly witnessed by a physical Human being at the TLD.  For
instance, a flood of emails can be sent by many people in a short
period of time to report [domain.com] as a malware distribution site,
whereby said domain is taken down before the issue is proven to exist.
 THIS HAS A POTENTIALLY DAMAGING SIDE EFFECT of taking down valid
domains that are not engaging in any negative activity, simply because
competitors of said domain are able to have many representatives
(Human or automated) report distinct and differential problems about
the domain that seem to be very valid points, in order to destroy
their competitor's Internet presence.

Incorporated into the proposal should be a requirement of physical
Human inspection of the reported issue, whatever that issue may be,
before action can be taken.

- Kevin Strong
- Human Resource ProFile, Inc.