On the other hand, then ICANN Spokesperson [[Mary Hewitt]] explained ICANN's position. She said, "The board voted for it because they thought it was a boon to consumers. This eliminates a ton of people pinging to see if the name is available at once. [As a consumer,] instead of me paying three different people to try to get a domain name I may not get, [with the WLS (wait listing service)], if I don't get it, I don't pay any money.''<ref>[http://www.tax-news.com/news/ICANN_Sued_Over_Waiting_List_Agreement_With_Verisign____12674.html ICANN sued over WLS]</ref> | On the other hand, then ICANN Spokesperson [[Mary Hewitt]] explained ICANN's position. She said, "The board voted for it because they thought it was a boon to consumers. This eliminates a ton of people pinging to see if the name is available at once. [As a consumer,] instead of me paying three different people to try to get a domain name I may not get, [with the WLS (wait listing service)], if I don't get it, I don't pay any money.''<ref>[http://www.tax-news.com/news/ICANN_Sued_Over_Waiting_List_Agreement_With_Verisign____12674.html ICANN sued over WLS]</ref> |