IP: re Network Solutions Blocking Transfers

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

> Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2001 10:29:01 -0700
> To: farber () cis upenn edu, ip-sub-1 () majordomo pobox com
> From: Einar Stefferud <stef () nma com>
> Subject: Re: IP: Network Solutions Blocking Transfers
>
> It is well known in some circles that the NSI protocol for transfers of 
> registrations from one registrar to another in the NSI SRS system is badly 
> flawed.  This is apparent just from reading the documentation that has 
> been made public by NSI.
>
> There is a big problem because it specifies that approval is assumed by a 
> lack of response from the registrant.
>
> This is a gaping hole in the protocol that enables "Slamming".
>
> It is time for a serious public review of the NSI SRS protocol.
>
> Cheers...\Stef



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