[ncdnhc-discuss] domain theft and blackmail

[Marc Schneiders]

On Sun, 17 Feb 2002, at 11:43 [=GMT-0500], KathrynKL at aol.com wrote:

> The problem that you pose is a huge one, but isn't there a simpler answer?
> Rather than drastic measures, can we find out why the domain names are not
> being renewed on a timely basis.  Are these domain names that the domain name
> holders really want?  Are the domain name holders getting adequate and timely
> notice of the expiration?  Are they getting second and third notices before
> the domain names expire?  Can we as the NCC perhaps help to improve the
> notice system?
>
> But I do not think it is ICANN's job to protect domain names if the domain
> name holder does not do so himself/herself/itself.
>
> > Question: Is anything being done about this?

Sure, see:

http://www.icann.org/registrars/redemption-proposal-14feb02.htm

Maybe it is a good idea to also tackle the problem of domains that expired
long ago, but are held hostage by registrars. See e.g. number9.org. This
is the other side of the problem.