Domain monetisationFrom: Russell, David 
Sent: Friday, 7 April 2006 8:26 AM
To: jo.lim@auda.org.au
Subject: Domain monetisation


Hi! 

Domain monetisation is a blight on one of the most important societal revolutions the 
world has experienced. It should be outlawed - and that is a strong call given one of 
the underpinnings of the Internet/Web is that it be as free as possible from regulation. 
However, I believe that registration of a domain name should only be provided to an 
entity that can demonstrate a substantial, working interest in a particular name. I do 
not suggest that making such a determination would be always easy as, for example, 
registration of a company name (as a means of demonstrating 'entitlement' to a domain 
name) could pose difficulties for many people. However, hoarding of domains is against 
the public interest and an unfair impediment to free and open markets.



David M. Russell