Simple Solution
Clark Evans (clark.evans@manhattanproject.com)
Thu, 25 Feb 1999 22:20:11 +0000
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I just finished reading:
http://wipo2.wipo.int/process/eng/rfc_3.html
And I have a simple suggestion:
Forbid the sale/transfer of domain names!
To support this,
a) Put a time limit on usage of the domain name, if it is
not being used for say, 3 months, then revoke the
domain name. Make returning registred names easier!
Perhaps give the person 1/2 the money paid for registration
back as a reward for returning the name back to the
community.
b) Auction names. Don't make them $70, not when a company
will pay several thousand! Use the names to raise money
for public services, infrastructure, etc. If someone
wants a name that is not in use, it is publicly advertised
and it goes up for a 7 day period of bidding.
Then, and only then, if someone uses a domain
name to support a competing business violating
a trademark... by all means, take the person
to court.
Good luck,
Clark Evans
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