Why .biz is the Spam TLD

This might sound a bit socialist, but what about setting up ICANN as a federal regulatory body, similar to that of the FCC, instead of a not for profit "public benefit" corporation? We need some kind of regulatory body that can't be sued or fought every time they try (or one of the registries that they are responsible for) and enforce a (useful) provision in an agreement. Perhaps passing legislation that mandates ICANN a sort of "veto power," similar to that of the U.S. DoC, and exempts them from any lawsuits that may arise from any use of that veto power? Of course, any vetoes ICANN makes would be reviewed quarterly by the U.S. DoC (which it could overturn with its own veto [a veto of a veto? ;)] and people could make complaints to an ICANN Public Complaints Commission.

I believe in the judicial system, but I also believe in the power and usefulness of regulation when necessary. And, I don't think that something as unscrupulous as spam should subject ICANN (or its registries) to lawsuits.

You're quite right though, something has to be done and registries should do more to stop spam at that level. :)

Thoughts?

Cheers,
Doug
Doug Mehus http://doug.mehus.info/ [mehus.info]

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Re:You forgot that each record has a TTL by dmehus

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Re:You forgot that each record has a TTL
by ldg on Wednesday January 07 2004, @10:00AM (#12825)
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The very last thing we need is for ICANN to be exempt from lawsuits and the power of individuals to keep them accountable. If you think that making them a government agency is the answer, just look at the lack of oversight by DoC now, allowing ICANN to do as it pleases with a 'rubber stamp' attititude.

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