[registrars] Advantages disadvantages of .org migrating from Verisign to PIR.
Robert F. Connelly
rconnell at psi-japan.com
Tue Aug 12 16:51:27 UTC 2003
Dear Colleagues:
I've been thinking about al the advantages accruing to Registrars as a
result of the migration of .org from Verisign to PIR.
First, the disadvantages:
1. Cost to registrars remained $6.00/registration*year.
2. Second OT&E to run, additional costs.
3. Confusing Whois created by Afilias.
4. .org IDN registrations frozen, cannot be edited, cannot be cancelled,
cannot be transferred -- and, of course, they don't work.
5. Current migration from RRP to EPP. Additional OT&E costs. It makes it
more convenient and cost effective for Afilias -- but is costly to registrars.
6. Loss of customer/registrar relationship with EPP configuration.
7. A second registry with which to do business.
Advantages:
1. If the registrar holds shares in Afilias, they enjoy a windfall increase
of share value.
2. Hmmm, I can't think of any other advantage. Perhaps other can flesh
out my list, my mind is blank:-(
Regards, BobC, speaking from the standpoint of PSI-Japan, Inc.
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