Richard J Tindal

Richard J Tindal

Joined on February 8, 2009
Total Post Views: 9,020

About

Information about this member is not available yet.

Featured Blogs

Switching on the Light: Expression of Interest for New TLDs

They say late converts are the most passionate believers. Until now I haven't supported the Expression of Interest (EOI) for new TLDs, the proposed mechanism to measure the number and type of likely applications. Not because it won't work (I think it'll work fine) but because I didn't think it was necessary. I've changed my mind. Here's why. more»

Domain Registry/Registrar Cross Ownership: A Reality Check

Funny how marketplace reality can poke holes in claims and theories. A debate is raging between some existing registries (Afilias, PIR, Neustar) and registrars like ourselves over the issue of 'cross-ownership' in Top-Level Domains (TLDs). At question: should the same set of shareholders be allowed to own all or part of a registry as well as a registrar that sells names in the TLD owned by the registry? These registries are saying 'no', and one of their principal objections is they think current registrars have an unfair advantage in pursuing TLD deals. more»

Topic Interests

Top-Level DomainsDomain NamesPolicy & RegulationRegistry ServicesICANNDNSInternet GovernanceCybersquattingLawMultilinguismWebVoIP

Recent Comments

What ICANN Can Learn from Humpty Dumpty
A Phased Array Early Warning System
ICANN's Governance Conundrum
ICANN's Governance Conundrum

Popular Posts

Domain Registry/Registrar Cross Ownership: A Reality Check

Switching on the Light: Expression of Interest for New TLDs