I am glad to see that ICANN has taken action against
Verisign’s blatant disregard and lack of respect for the Internet
community in relation to the Sitefinder introduction. It is
refreshing to see ICANN move quickly and take a stand that is right, has some
backbone, and is against Verisign. It helps belie my worry that ICANN,
Verisign and the Department of Commerce are in bed with each other on all of
the issues at the expense of everyone else. My only concern is that ICANN
will throw Verisign the WLS “bone” in exchange for ceasing
Sitefinder. ICANN needs to keep in mind that WLS, just as Sitefinder,
places services at the Registry level where Verisign has monopoly control,
removing competition at the registrar level and reducing consumer choice to the
huge financial benefit of Verisign.
I hope ICANN is successful with this. If not it will
become an ineffective and worthless body. Good luck, ICANN.
Steve Vincent, President
CAS-Holdings, Inc.