IOD seem to have a mixed group of critics and supporters. Have yet to make my mind
up about them. At first glance, they seem like a bunch of cowboys (UK slang for those
who do very bad work for good money) - selling something, that they may not deliver.
Do any of their friends have any .WEB names? Is offer for .KIDS a publicity gimic.
Just first impressions, don't take it to heart. I am now a natural skeptic - I apologise,
if wrong.I believe VOR is correct in what he says above.
Christopher says 'nothing
of substance ... under WHAT RULES should they be run'
'WHAT RULES' for .REG
My
own posting has stated that dot REG should be ONLY be given to registered TM holder
for a particular country.
How specific does he want the blinking rules to be?
Who
should administer it?
I don't give a fig - but would suggest someone in non-profitmaking
partnership with the countries Patent and Trademark Office.
How much should be
charged?
Again, don't give a rats bum - would suggest nominal fee, $10 say.
I
DO NOT CARE - JUST DO IT. THIS IS COMMON SENSE - ONLY A STUPID PERSON (OR BIG BUSINESS
PROTECTIONIST) WOULD SAY OTHERWISE.
This would solve all trademark problems - no
conflict - no infringement - no cybersquatting - no consumer confusion. It would
virtually eliminate fraud - only .REG bills and product are authentic.
Go on stupid
person - show us all how thick you are - tell us why it should not be introduced.