On Sat, 2007-03-31 at 15:02 -0800, william(at)elan.net wrote:
On Sat, 31 Mar 2007, Fergie wrote:
It is my understanding that the various domain registries answer to ICANN policy -- if ICANN policy allows them to operate in a manner which is conducive to allowing criminals to manipulate the system, then the buck stops with ICANN, and ICANN needs to rectify the problems in the policy framework.
Yes, that's correct. Policies are only administered by registries and registrars, they are not made by them and registrars are supposed to be ultimately accountable to ICANN for adhering to them. If they are not doing something and there is nothing that says they should, we do have process to go through but its not an easy and fast and this process really does not go through nanog.
But those are policy process issues and this is an operations mail list. Original question raised is who is ultimately better at acting on dns operational issues? Do you want all issues going through 100s of different registrars with some as "responsible" as RegisterFly?
Changing the registry process to enable a preview of the zone files was suggested. Additional requirements imposed upon registrars could curb the overall volume, but that also involves dealing with fraudulent methods of payment, profit motives, privacy concerns, etcetera. A process change at the registry can provide an immediate means of enforcement. This approach should avoid upsetting registrars or incurring even more extended debates. -Doug