The names still appear available when checking through Network Solutions, but other registrars show the names as unavailable, and registered to Network Solutions.
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One person claims that they contacted ICANN, and the response was that although they believe it to be an unethical business practice, it is legal and there is nothing they can do to stop it.
I just checked some of the domains that were mentioned in the forum where this was discovered. They are currently shown as not registered.
Hoax? Or did Network Solutions shut it off as soon as the publicity hit?
I'm not one for conspiracy theories, but sometimes people do have non-obvious motives. I mean, if they actually wanted to protect NetSol WHOIS users from front running, all they'd have to do is secure their own records. That should be simple enough. This plan in fact does NOT protect anyone from front-running, so what we're left with is that it's either a cash grab or a way of calling attention to a deeply broken system.
This plan in fact does NOT protect anyone from front-running
If NetSol's data after a period of time (whenever that is) indicates that X no.
of users to their site are better able to secure their desired domain names on
the spot, then I guess that disputes that so-called fact already. Then again,
they're not obliged to share that information without NDAs.
All we have are speculations at this point.
David
If everyone knew this, they would do it. I mean cmon, it's not like people are searching domain names and then saving up for them. Instead NetSol is taking advantage of people's ignorance of the process, since most users think they will be able to shop around.
If NetSol wasn't trying to do this for money, they would only offer the hold to users with a log in who could then set a password for it. Instead they are doing it for every person who walks through their door and then letting anyone who feels like it to take a domain that someone wasn't ready to buy yet (for ridiculously uncompetitive prices). Until NetSol puts these protections in place. I refuse to believe that they are doing it for non-monetary, user-beneficial reasons.
Web Host Industry Review - Jan 17, 2008
January 17, 2008 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Web hosting provider Network Solutions (networksolutions.com) announced on Thursday it has named ...
Did the former CEO resign over this debacle?
p/g
"A fish rots from the head down."
P.S. I've always thought NetSol to be one of the most weird internet companies. It despises competition!
For example, for the simple reason that I am collecting a list of available names before deciding on one. I have a "business name" presentation of the sort to make next week - and we will only be deciding on a name then, not before.
