RE: [DNS] Code of conduct

RE: [DNS] Code of conduct

From: Dave Hooper <dave§davehooper.net>
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 12:24:07 +1100
Rod,

Turn your friggin read receipts off, they are bloody annoying.

Dave Hooper.

       > -----Original Message-----
       > From: Rod Keys [mailto:rod&#167;ddns.com.au]
       > Sent: Tuesday, 19 March 2002 12:20 PM
       > To: dns&#167;lists.auda.org.au
       > Subject: Re: [DNS] Code of conduct
       >
       >
       > dead and buried 2 years ago...move on....
       > ----- Original Message -----
       > From: "Ginger Fish" <ginger-fish&#167;scifi-art.com>
       > To: <dns&#167;lists.auda.org.au>
       > Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2002 12:11 PM
       > Subject: RE: [DNS] Code of conduct
       >
       >
       > > oh my god.call the poliiiiice!!
       > >
       > > Rod, unlike you ( see below ) i am not trying to deceive
       > anybody ..
       > >
       > >
       > > DOMAIN NAME AUTHORITY OF AUSTRALIA (DNA) Business
       > Manager - Rod Keys
       > >                    -A PROVISIONALLY ACCREDITED .AU
       > REGISTRAR        ???
       > > HISTORY:
       > > "Scam claim over com.au reselling.
       > >
       > http://www.it.mycareer.com.au/e-commerce/20001024/A2319-200
       > 0Oct23.html
       > >
       > > "Melbourne's Domain Name Authority of Australia
       > (www.dna.asn.au) has been
       > > writing in hard copy to com.au name owners ahead of the
       > renewal date,
       > > offering to renew their names."
       > >
       > > "Domain Name Authority of Australia (DNA) Business
       > Manager - Rod Keys
       > > "Domain name resellers blockade rival company"
       > >
       > http://www.it.mycareer.com.au/breaking/20001017/A56590-2000
       > Oct17.html
       > >
       > >
       > >
       > >
       > > Ginger FISH
       > >
       > >
       > >
       > > -----Original Message-----
       > > From: Rod Keys [mailto:rod&#167;ddns.com.au]
       > > Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2002 10:13 AM
       > > To: dns&#167;lists.auda.org.au
       > > Subject: Re: [DNS] Code of conduct
       > >
       > >
       > > Chris,
       > > Check the whois for internetnamesregistrar.com
       > ...nsi.com ..whois...
       > > ----- Original Message -----
       > > From: "Chris Disspain" <ceo&#167;auda.org.au>
       > > To: <dns&#167;lists.auda.org.au>
       > > Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2002 10:04 AM
       > > Subject: RE: [DNS] Code of conduct
       > >
       > >
       > > > Once again you have taken the opportunity to insult,
       > rant and not
       > > > actually deal with the issue at hand. I will respond
       > only to matters
       > > > relevant to the topic. Personal insults, jibes, snide
       > comments and other
       > > > detritus serve only to reduce your credibility and
       > shroud what might
       > > > otherwise be valuable input in a cloak of vitriol.
       > > >
       > > > You seem to think that contributing to this list gives
       > you some right to
       > > > be heard or, for that matter, to be responded to. It
       > does not. It is a
       > > > discussion list and that is all. auDA reads the list
       > and on occasions
       > > > such as this responds. We listen and take note of what
       > is said. But this
       > > > list is not representative of the 'industry'. If you want to be
       > > > effective you would be better served by getting
       > involved instead of
       > > > carping from the side lines. This of course would
       > involve you ditching
       > > > the use of false names and necessitate a level of decorum and
       > > > rationality. It would also involve you understanding
       > the processes.
       > > >
       > > > You clearly have no understanding of the process and
       > do not appear to
       > > > have read any of the documents. Are you for example
       > aware of the
       > > > restrictions to be placed on registrars (and their
       > resellers) in auDA's
       > > > Registrar Agreement?
       > > >
       > > > You certainly do not appear to have attended the
       > Registrar Agreement
       > > > public meetings at which the agreement and the Code of
       > Practice were
       > > > originally discussed. You also do not appear to have
       > attended the
       > > > initial Code of Practice meeting because if you had
       > you would understand
       > > > that the Code of  Practice committee is not auDA's
       > committee but yours
       > > > (ie the industry). We are simply facilitating it.
       > > >
       > > > I repeat some indisputable facts. We called for
       > nominations (and as a
       > > > courtesy published that call on the DNS list). This
       > call for nominations
       > > > was at the request of the industry. At the initial
       > meeting, they asked
       > > > us to do it on their behalf. I have no doubt that
       > those that were there
       > > > will happily confirm this. The number of the committee
       > and its processes
       > > > were also set by them and not by us. It is, you see,
       > an industry
       > > > committee attempting to draft what will be an industry
       > Code of Practice.
       > > >
       > > > Neither you nor any of your 'colleagues' (whoever they
       > may be) bothered
       > > > to nominate for the Code of Practice committee
       > notwithstanding your
       > > > supposed passion about the issue. That I'm afraid
       > severely damages your
       > > > credibility on this issue.
       > > >
       > > > The choice is yours. Feel free to continue to bellow
       > your insults to the
       > > > DNS list under the cover of a false name or put your
       > money where your
       > > > mouth is and actually get involved in the process.
       > > >
       > > > Regards,
       > > >
       > > > Chris Disspain
       > > > CEO - auDA
       > > > ceo&#167;auda.org.au
       > > > www.auda.org.au
       > > >
       > > >
       > > > -----Original Message-----
       > > > From: Ginger FISH [mailto:ginger&#167;internetnamesregistrar.com]
       > > > Sent: Tuesday, 19 March 2002 0:54
       > > > To: dns&#167;lists.auda.org.au
       > > > Subject: RE: [DNS] Code of conduct
       > > >
       > > > Chris,
       > > >
       > > > Let me see if I've got this straight. Firstly you note
       > that not all the
       > > > names mentioned are on the committee? Three out of
       > four mentioned are on
       > > > the
       > > > code of conduct committee Chris, perhaps you might
       > wish to read your own
       > > > website?
       > > >
       > > > You say "but they were the only ones who nominated ?"
       > The scammers?
       > > > And
       > > > that's your excuse for not running an effective
       > administration ?
       > > >
       > > > Distasteful that you pass off issues and ridicule
       > those who care enough
       > > > to
       > > > bring them to your attention Chris. Perhaps if you
       > worked in the
       > > > industry
       > > > alongside consumers rather than simply signing off a
       > few papers here and
       > > > there you might take it all a little more seriously,
       > take the time to
       > > > look
       > > > into issues, and perhaps make your administration
       > stand for something.
       > > >
       > > > You were unaware of the Netregistry debacle until it
       > was thrown in your
       > > > face
       > > > and you had to deal with it. Are you a fan of deja vu
       > Chris? We are busy
       > > > people, we don't have all the time in the world, but
       > we will persist,
       > > > and in
       > > > many arenas. And why? because we give a damn Chris. We
       > give a damn about
       > > > all
       > > > the little people out there who have been lead to
       > believe that this code
       > > > of
       > > > conduct will be enforceable, that it will affect
       > change.  How can it
       > > > possibly when a bunch of known scammers are sitting on
       > the committee and
       > > > the
       > > > auDA Director perceives that as being totally
       > acceptable because they
       > > > were
       > > > the only ones who nominated themselves. That is a
       > cop-out. That is
       > > > totally
       > > > unacceptable.
       > > >
       > > > Ginger
       > > > ginger&#167;internetnamesregistrar.com
       > > >
       > > >
       > > >
       > > > -----Original Message-----
       > > > From: Chris Disspain [mailto:ceo&#167;auda.org.au]
       > > > Sent: Monday, March 18, 2002 9:46 AM
       > > > To: dns&#167;lists.auda.org.au
       > > > Subject: RE: [DNS] Code of conduct
       > > >
       > > >
       > > > 1. Most of the names you mention are not on the committee.
       > > > 2. Perhaps you would care to explain why they should
       > not be and FAR MORE
       > > > IMPORTANTLY
       > > > 3. Perhaps you'd care to explain why you and everyone
       > else who simply
       > > > use this list in the same way that a cat uses a
       > scratching pole did not
       > > > even bother to nominate for the committee or turn up
       > at the initial
       > > > meeting or contribute anything whatsoever to the process.
       > > >
       > > > Oh, and just so we're clear, the reason why the
       > committee comprises the
       > > > people it comprises is because they nominated and,
       > they were the ONLY
       > > > PEOPLE who nominated.
       > > >
       > > > BTW, many thanks to whoever included my name in a song
       > on the list the
       > > > other day. Another goal I can tick off the list.
       > > >
       > > > Chris Disspain
       > > > CEO - auDA
       > > > ceo&#167;auda.org.au
       > > > www.auda.org.au
       > > >
       > > >
       > > > -----Original Message-----
       > > > From: Ginger Fish [mailto:ginger-fish&#167;scifi-art.com]
       > > > Sent: Sunday, 17 March 2002 12:21
       > > > To: dns&#167;lists.auda.org.au
       > > > Subject: RE: [DNS] Code of conduct
       > > >
       > > > Dear Bruce,
       > > >
       > > >
       > > > in other words :
       > > >
       > > > WHY WOULD auDA ALLOW PEOPLE LIKE NETREGISTRY , DNA and
       > DDNS TO BE ON THE
       > > > VERY COMMITEE THAT IS SUPPOSED TO KICK THESE PEOPLE
       > OUT OR AT LEAST MAKE
       > > > THEM BEHAVE ?
       > > >
       > > > Don't you find that a bit illogical Bruce, or if you
       > have a logical and
       > > > reasonable explanation to that, i am willing to hear
       > and understand it.
       > > > Doesn't that bother you ? or are scammers considered
       > as equals with
       > > > honest
       > > > businesses now ? is the .au administration so corrupt
       > and rotten at the
       > > > core
       > > > that it is impossible not to have the gangsters at the
       > helm ? Give us an
       > > > explanation Bruce, because maybe I'm all wrong , maybe
       > i'm just an idiot
       > > > that does not read english properly
       > > >  http://www.auda.org.au/policy/code-committee-2002/ )
       > , so PLEASE
       > > > EXPLAIN....
       > > >
       > > >
       > > > Best Regards, Bruce
       > > >
       > > > Ginger
       > > >
       > > >
       > > >
       > > >
       > > >
       > > > -----Original Message-----
       > > > From: Ginger Fish [mailto:ginger-fish&#167;scifi-art.com]
       > > > Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2002 12:10 PM
       > > > To: dns&#167;lists.auda.org.au
       > > > Subject: RE: [DNS] Code of conduct
       > > >
       > > >
       > > > Bruce, thank you for answering the first part, but i
       > think you missed
       > > > the
       > > > second part :
       > > >
       > > > auDA is well aware of the business practices of these
       > companies and yet
       > > > here
       > > > THEY SITE ON THE CODE OF CONDUCT COMMITEE
       > > >
       > > >
       > > > NETREGISTRY  proved they could not be trusted with the
       > auNIC database
       > > > and
       > > > yet the same company have a representative on the Code
       > of Conduct
       > > > Commitee?
       > > >
       > > > Peter Dean, Istra Pty Ltd, www.aunic.com.au, Director
       > of auDA, conflict
       > > > of
       > > > interest, and to top it off, sits on the Code of
       > Conduct Commitee ?
       > > >
       > > > And, Rod "Scam claim over com.au reselling" Keys.
       > > >
       > > > http://www.auda.org.au/policy/code-committee-2002/
       > > >
       > > > Rod Keys  Discount Domain Names  Reseller    DISCOUNT
       > DOMAIN NAMES??
       > > > see
       > > > below
       > > > Brett Fenton ( Larry's dog )  NetRegistry  Registrar
       >       NET
       > > > REGISTRY?
       > > > see below
       > > > Peter Dean  Instra Group  Registrar          YOU'VE
       > GOT TO BE KIDDING
       > > >
       > > >
       > > > "Domain Name Authority of Australia (DNA) Business
       > Manager - Rod Keys
       > > > "Scam claim over com.au reselling.
       > > >
       > http://www.it.mycareer.com.au/e-commerce/20001024/A2319-200
       > 0Oct23.html
       > > >
       > > > "Melbourne's Domain Name Authority of Australia
       > (www.dna.asn.au) has
       > > > been
       > > > writing in hard copy to com.au name owners ahead of
       > the renewal date,
       > > > offering to renew their names."
       > > >
       > > > "Domain Name Authority of Australia (DNA) Business
       > Manager - Rod Keys
       > > > "Domain name resellers blockade rival company"
       > > >
       > http://www.it.mycareer.com.au/breaking/20001017/A56590-2000
       > Oct17.html
       > > >
       > > >
       > > > INTERNET NAME GROUP  - PROVISIONALLY ACCREDITED REGISTRAR
       > > >
       > > > Sasha Sudakov attends Code of Conduct Meeting. ---
       > WHAT FOR??????
       > > > http://www.auda.org.au/about/minutes/public-20011211.pdf
       > > >
       > > > Internet Name Group scam
       > > > http://www.auda.org.au/list/dns/archive/032001/0060.html
       > > >
       > > > The greed behind gratuitous grace
       > > > http://www.smh.com.au/icon/0111/13/news4.html
       > > >
       > > > Riddle of 10-year deals on .au names with a two-year life
       > > >
       > http://it.mycareer.com.au/networking/20010410/A35593-2001Apr10.html
       > > >
       > > > Name seller flogs .biz names via asic.com
       > > > http://www.smh.com.au/news/0106/22/biztech/biztech15.html
       > > >
       > > > "Spam" Attack Prompts Suspension By Domainz.
       > > > http://www.aardvark.co.nz/pr2001/090601.htm
       > > >
       > > >
       > http://www.idg.net.nz/webhome.nsf/UNID/D6AC0A53F05ECFC6CC25
       > 6ABF00090DE4!
       > > > open
       > > > document
       > > >
       > > >
       > > >
       > > > Ginger
       > > >
       > > > -----Original Message-----
       > > > From: Bruce Tonkin [mailto:Bruce.Tonkin&#167;melbourneit.com.au]
       > > > Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2002 4:26 AM
       > > > To: dns&#167;lists.auda.org.au
       > > > Subject: [DNS] Code of conduct
       > > >
       > > >
       > > > >
       > > > > WHAT HOPE IS THERE FOR ANY PROPOSED CODE OF CONDUCT ??
       > > > > It is unclear when it will be introduced
       > > > > It is unclear if it will be enforceable
       > > > > It is unclear as to whether or not it will be enforceable,
       > > > > how and by whom?
       > > >
       > > > Actually it is reasonable clear.
       > > >
       > > > There is an interim code of conduct that already
       > exists. In the absence
       > > > of
       > > > any changes by the date the new registry (operated by
       > AusRegistry) goes
       > > > live, then this will be the code that must be adhered
       > to by registrars.
       > > > In
       > > > the meantime, we have encouraged companies that sell
       > domain name
       > > > services to
       > > > adhere to the interim code, and people can sign up to
       > it voluntarily.
       > > > However there is no enforcement of the code until the
       > new registrar
       > > > agreements come into effect.  Note most industries
       > have codes that are
       > > > purely voluntary, we are at least trying to go one
       > step further to
       > > > include
       > > > in registrar licence agreements.
       > > >
       > > > There is a code of conduct committee that is trying to
       > refine the
       > > > interim
       > > > code.  It is hoped that the next refinement will be
       > complete by around
       > > > June
       > > > 2002.
       > > >
       > > > The code will be enforceable by auDA, and failure to
       > abide by the code
       > > > can
       > > > result in loss of registrar licence.  However
       > ultimately any company can
       > > > sell domain names without any licence.  The licence
       > purely gives them
       > > > direct
       > > > access to communicate with the registry.  A comany can
       > still act on
       > > > behalf
       > > > of the registrant and purchase their domain names from
       > any registrar or
       > > > reseller.
       > > >
       > > > The best method of enforcement is by consumers
       > themselves choosing to
       > > > use a
       > > > reputable provider of their services.  That is the
       > whole point of
       > > > competition.  To do this consumers need to be well
       > informed.  Consumers
       > > > make
       > > > their decisions for real estate agents, auto
       > repairers, car dealers etc
       > > > based on their knowledge of the industry and
       > word-of-mouth.  In many
       > > > cases
       > > > there are independent organisations such as RACV,
       > CHOICE etc that
       > > > publish
       > > > articles that compare the products and services of
       > different providers.
       > > > The
       > > > fall back is the Trade Practices Act - which is
       > administered by the
       > > > ACCC.
       > > >
       > > > I encourage all members of the industry to continue to
       > educate and keep
       > > > informed their customers.   If auDA needs to
       > continually be involved in
       > > > enforcement this will raise the prices of domain names
       > services for us
       > > > all
       > > > (as auDA's costs are passed onto registrants through a
       > per domain name
       > > > fee),
       > > > and potentially result in the Government taking over
       > control of the
       > > > function.
       > > >
       > > > SO lets keep the code of conduct in perspective.  It
       > is not the solution
       > > > to
       > > > all problems, but an important step forward.  It will
       > also help educate
       > > > new
       > > > players in the industry on acceptable practices.
       > Ultimately it will be
       > > > up
       > > > to us all to educate consumers about the existance of
       > a code, and only
       > > > purchase products and services from those that adhere
       > to the code.
       > > >
       > > > Regards,
       > > > Bruce Tonkin
       > > >
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