arstechnica.com — Domain tasting might sound like a leisurely Sunday afternoon activity, but ICANN isn't amused, and it has just proposed a crackdown plan that could make "tasting" and "front running" of domains an unprofitable activity.
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jdh358Jan 31, 2008
lmao!
crazyhorse13Feb 1, 2008
You apparently missed the part about the 5 day grace period for domain refunds.
cactus476Feb 1, 2008
Now with all the extra money ICANN is pulling in, are they going to make the cost of registering a domain any cheaper?
abadonnFeb 1, 2008
Some morons want me to pay 5000 dollars for my last name .com, there are four freaking families in America with my last name.
wzeallorFeb 1, 2008
That's a terrible idea. Who's going to make those decisions? When it comes to money and business, no one is fair and partial. It's much better to keep the market free.
holychimpFeb 1, 2008
My last name is Jones. I have no sympathy for anyone that can't get their last name as a domain :P
jigorokanoFeb 1, 2008
The motion passes: 5-0-0
insomniac8400Feb 2, 2008
Smart algorithms could be used to more intelligently select domains. And 20 cents doesn't stop them from pre-registering a domain you search for. Five bucks is nothing for us, but would completely stop any type of pre-registering or auto registering of domains.