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Domain Name Dispute Process Called Into Question
Chemist109 writes "The Register has an article about a study of the domain name dispute resolution process. The study accuses domain arbitrators of "actively choosing judges who favoured complainants (trademark holders)." Since the complainant in a domain dispute is allowed to choose where a case is heard, this ensures the arbitrators continued revenue."
I'm having trouble just transfering my domain PERIOD! God only knows what kind of BS I would get if some mega-corporation decided it wanted my domain. Geesh...look what I got back even when I attempted to comply with this mafia's hoops of fire:
... DO NOT subject yourself to this kind of treatment by using a mafia like that which scrawled its name across the above communication. Treat yourself better than that.
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Thank you for contacting VeriSign.
Your fax request was received, however, we have noticed the following problems. The sections marked by an "X" are missing information or have been incorrectly completed. Please make the necessary corrections and resubmit your request.
*The authorization letter should be on the organization's letterhead as stated in our database.
*The authorization letter did not reference a NIC-tracking number and/or a domain name. An example of a NIC-tracking
number is NIC000414.1a2d.
*The authorization letter referenced a NIC-tracking number that is either invalid or incorrect. Please provide the
appropriate NIC-tracking number for your modification request. An example of a NIC-tracking number is NIC000414.1a2d.
*There was not a template attached to the tracking number.
*The authorization letter did not contain a statement of authorization.
*The authorization letter was not signed.
*The authorization letter was not accompanied by a signature and title of an individual with the authorization to legally bind the registrant. This authority is generally held by an officer of the company, or someone with one of the following titles: Owner, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operations Officer, President, Senior Vice President, Vice President, Director, General Manager, General Partner, Managing Director, Sole Proprietor, Treasurer.
*The authorization letter was not accompanied by proof of the registrant's identity, such as a copy of a driver's license, passport, military ID, university ID, etc. Please be sure to enlarge and lighten your photo-copy so that your transmission will be legible.
*The authorization letter was not accompanied by proof of the registrant's address, such as a copy of a utility bill or phone bill that establishes his/her address as stated in our database.
*The fax is missing pages or is illegible.
Due to numerous attempts to corrupt files of domain records by unauthorized persons, if any of the above items is missing the faxed request will not be processed. We regret the inconvenience, however, it is necessary to protect the integrity of our clients' registrations.
Please be sure to re-send your fax to 703-326-7000 with the following information:
a) If the domain is registered to a company, it must be on company letterhead.
b) If the request is to update a contact record or if it is for a domain that is owned by a person , a photo-copy of a state issued ID or passport. Please be sure to enlarge and lighten your photo-copy so that your transmission will be legible.
c) Tracking # of your original email request to our hostmaster---see above
d) Signature and Title of Company Officer or Contact who can take legal responsibility.
e) Phone number and email address.
Best regards,
Kwame Am
VeriSign, Inc.
http://www.networksolutions.com
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Whatever you do
And don't forget that Konqueror has a similar feature: type "gg:" before the search terms to do a google search. Also helpful,"dict:". It's all under "enhanced browsing", under "Settings/configure konqueror"
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Verisign/ Networksolutions is a nightmare (I think by design) if you want to make changes. The paperwork is as you pointed out endless. The alternative registration companies is doing an excellent job of handling the Byzantine requirements from Networksolutions. If you have a domain name and want to get back in control, you can have them transfer it for $13 or so. If you don't like the service provided by said Registrar, at least you can now transfer at will.
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On the subject of better registrars, my experience with Godaddy has been excellent. Changine contact info, billing info, registrant info, name servers, etc is a click away. I have three domains registered with Godaddy.com and I intend to keep using them. Also, they have some of the best prices(I believe on par with dotster) around.