Re: [alac] Redirection of non-existing domain names

[Esther Dyson <edyson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I hate saying you should *never* do something, but I do think you should 
never do it in a confusing way. So I don't think the issue here is 
resolving, as much as it is lack of disclosure. If we could include that 
concept, I would be happier.

Esther

At 05:44 AM 6/5/2003, Vittorio Bertola wrote:
> On Mon, 02 Jun 2003 08:42:36 -0700, you wrote:
>
> >ALAC observed with some concern the recent test in which Neulevel resolved
> >unregistered domain names in the .BIZ TLD to a search engine rather than
> >returning the expected "no such domain."  The unexpected resolution of
> >unregistered names may confuse Internet users and the programs they
> >use.   Inconsistent, undocumented  responses do not promote the stability
> >of the Internet.  We recognize that this particular instance was a test,
> >but recommend that ICANN consider the technical and policy implications of
> >changing DNS responses before permitting further such tests.  We would
> >certainly recommend consultation with relevant technical bodies and
> >standards groups before adopting any policy endorsing resolution of
> >unregistered names.
>
> Let's release this, ok?
> --
> vb.                  [Vittorio Bertola - vb [at] bertola.eu.org]<---
> -------------------> http://bertola.eu.org/ <-----------------------



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