[registrars] Domains expiring *because* of NACK by NSI/Verisign

["CORE Secretariat (W)" <secretariat@corenic.org>]

Dear all,

We are seeing a growing number of cases where repeated NACKs by 
NSI Verisign caused domains to expire. NSI then rejects transfers
on the grounds of "not in paid status".

That practise is anti-competitive. NSI undisputably has a dominant 
market position with respect to domains that are up for renewal. 
Therefore, whether or not the existing contracts formally disallow 
it is not relevant - especially as these contracts were imposed by NSI.

Regards,

Werner
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CORE Internet Council of Registrars   http://corenic.org    
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