Re: And now, something completely different

[Christopher Ambler <chris@iodesign.com>]

> Considering:
> 	that registrars as members of the CORE are required to sign and
> 		uphold the rules of the CORE MoU;
> 	that speed of service is a strong mode of competition in the internet
> 		business, that could potentially be used between registrars;
> 	that the rules as proposed in the 19 Dec draft disable such competition;

Ignoring, initially, that sharing is not only unnecessary, but removes most of
the benefits of developed competition, this is just fine with me. As long as it's
fair and applied to EVERYONE, NSI included, we'll play on a level playing field
under anyone's rules.

Just like the lottery - if there's going to be one, then NSI must give up COM/NET/ORG
and put their name in the hat just like everyone else. Anything else is an unfair
advantage given to NSI and cannot be allowed. It cannot go both ways.

> potential applicants may wish research their liability under statutes
> like, eg:

> 	the 1890 Sherman Act, Section 1;
> 	the 1958 Treaty of Rome, Article 85, section 1(a);
> 	the Consolidated Statues of Canada, chapter C-34, part VI

Funny, I think the IAHC should research their liability under these as well. Go
figure.



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Christopher Ambler
President, Image Online Design, Inc.