Security firm should admit it screwed-up labeling .zip the shadiest top level domain. It's been a while since I've handed out a prestigious Domain Dunce award, but this week's "Shady TLDs" report from security firm Blue Coat is very deserving. Both ... Continue Reading7 Comments
2011 Domain Dunce: ICANN complains about hotel (and then takes it back)
· UncategorizedIt's the end of year, and that means it's time for Domain Name Wire's annual Domain Dunce awards. Let's kick things off with a smelly situation. By all accounts the Hotel des Almadies, which housed attendees of ICANN's meeting at its recent meeting ... Continue Reading2 Comments
2009 Domain Dunce Award: Panelist Andrew F. Christie
· Policy & LawWIPO arbitrator wins 2009 Domain Dunce Award. Last year I handed out a couple Domain Dunce awards. But there was so much stupidity in the domain name world this year that I have about five to hand out. The first winner of the 2009 Domain Dunce ... Continue Reading56 Comments