On Tue, 2007-04-03 at 12:43 +0100, michael.dillon@bt.com wrote:
Well, I think the question is, why to new domain additions have to be lumped in with all other zone changes and updated within minutes? Why can't new domain additions be treated specially and be held back for a day or two in order to prevent tasters from abusing the network.
Because legit mom & pop shops want to sign-up and build a website in the same way they throw a brochure together down at Kinkos. Welcome to the "here and now" generation. ;-) I'm not saying that I agree with immediate domain registration, but I understand why it is what it is today. Want to fix it: have ICANN regulate and fine registrars who don't screen their clientele. There are enough spam/virus/bot reports out there to see who is responsible for what. -Jim P.