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==ROAR Domains v. Competition==

==ROAR Domains v. Competition==

It has been reported by [[Domain Incite]] that [[ROAR Domains]], which is in partnership with [[Top Level Domains Holding Ltd.]] and has the backing of the [[International Rugby Board]], has been actively seeking ways to see its competition disqualified from the string. This is in regards to both its .rugby and its [[.basketball]] bid, for which it has the backing of the [[FIBA|International Basketball Federation]], both are contested by portfolio-applicant [[Donuts]]. Thus, they are apparently pushing for [[Donuts]] to be outright disqualified from the [[New gTLD Program]], along with a select number of other vocal critics. These criticisms are based on allegations about poor domaining practice, such as claims that Donuts co-founder [[Paul Stahura]] was involved with an excessive amount of [[UDRP]] cases with his former company, [[eNom]]. ROAR Domains wrote to Donuts, saying, "while we have no desire to join the chorus of voices speaking out against Donuts, it is incumbent on us to pursue the automatic disqualification of Applicant Guidebook Section 1.2.1, and every opposition and objection process available to us." Section 1.2.1 focuses on applicant background check. Additionally, the [[International Rugby Board]] wrote to Donuts, saying,  "As the global representative of the sport and the only applicant vested with the trust and representation of the rugby community, we are unquestionably the rightful steward of .RUGBY.… Without the support of the global rugby community your commercialization efforts for .RUGBY will be thwarted. We are also preparing an objection to file against your application in accordance with ICANN rules to which you will be required to dedicate resources to formulate a response."  

In January 2013, [[Donuts]] published correspondence showing that [[ROAR Domains]], which is in partnership with [[Top Level Domains Holding Ltd.]] and has the backing of the [[International Rugby Board]], has been actively seeking ways to intimidate and see its competition disqualified from the string. This is in regards to both its .rugby and its [[.basketball]] bid, for which it has the backing of the [[FIBA|International Basketball Federation]], both are contested by portfolio-applicant [[Donuts]]. Thus, they are apparently pushing for [[Donuts]] to be outright disqualified from the [[New gTLD Program]], along with a select number of other vocal critics. These criticisms are based on allegations about poor domaining practice, such as claims that Donuts co-founder [[Paul Stahura]] was involved with an excessive amount of [[UDRP]] cases with his former company, [[eNom]]. ROAR Domains wrote to Donuts, saying, "while we have no desire to join the chorus of voices speaking out against Donuts, it is incumbent on us to pursue the automatic disqualification of Applicant Guidebook Section 1.2.1, and every opposition and objection process available to us." Section 1.2.1 focuses on applicant background check. Additionally, the [[International Rugby Board]] wrote to Donuts, saying,  "As the global representative of the sport and the only applicant vested with the trust and representation of the rugby community, we are unquestionably the rightful steward of .RUGBY.… Without the support of the global rugby community your commercialization efforts for .RUGBY will be thwarted. We are also preparing an objection to file against your application in accordance with ICANN rules to which you will be required to dedicate resources to formulate a response."<ref>[http://www.donuts.co/images/stories/donuts_reply_to_uk_early_warning.pdf Donuts Reply to UK Early Warning, Donuts.co]Published & Retrieved 10 Jan 2013</ref>

ROAR seemingly also boasted about obtaining 4 GAC warnings on behalf of its applications and noted that the complaints should see their way through to official GAC Advice.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/11545-fight-over-new-sports-gtlds-gets-real-ugly Fight Over New Sports gTLDs Gets Real Ugly, DomainIncite.com]Published and Retrieved 10 Jan 2013</ref>

ROAR seemingly also boasted about obtaining 4 GAC warnings on behalf of its applications and noted that the complaints should see their way through to official GAC Advice.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/11545-fight-over-new-sports-gtlds-gets-real-ugly Fight Over New Sports gTLDs Gets Real Ugly, DomainIncite.com]Published and Retrieved 10 Jan 2013</ref>