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==ICANN Involvement==

==ICANN Involvement==

Bob is actively involved in the different activities and issues within the [[ICANN]] community. In 2003, Bob wrote to [[Dan Halloran]], ICANN Chief Registrar Liaison that he supports [[Dotster]]'s objecting to the proposal of [[Verisign]] to implement a Waiting List Service ([[WLS]]). According to him, WLS has a negative impact on the registrar market by providing Verisign the leverage to monopolize the retail domain name market and it will also eliminate and replace the existing back order mechanisms implemented by registrars. He also encouraged ICANN to reconsider its approval to the WLS, weigh its potential harm and should require a consensus position within the registrar community.<ref>

In 2003, Bob wrote to [[Dan Halloran]], ICANN Chief Registrar Liaison that he supports [[Dotster]]'s objection to [[Verisign]]'s proposed [[WLS|Wait Listing Service]] (WLS). According to him, WLS negatively impacts the registrar market by providing Verisign the leverage to monopolize the retail domain name market, and further damages and replaces existing back order mechanisms implemented by registrars. He also encouraged ICANN to reconsider its approval of the WLS, weigh its potential harm and respect a majority consensus within the registrar community.<ref>

[http://www.icann.org/en/news/correspondence/parsons-to-halloran-08may03-en.htm Letter from Robert R. Parsons to Dan Halloran Regarding VeriSign WLS]</ref>

[http://www.icann.org/en/news/correspondence/parsons-to-halloran-08may03-en.htm Letter from Robert R. Parsons to Dan Halloran Regarding VeriSign WLS]</ref>

In 2004, Bob supported ICANN's decision to evaluate and regulate Verisign's position as an "exclusive registry."  He criticized Verisign's monopolistic business strategy and pledged $100,000 to help ICANN to defend the lawsuit filed by the Verisign.<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/questioning_innovation_an_interview_with_bob_parsons Questioning Innovation: An Interview with Bob Parsons]</ref>

In 2004, Bob supported ICANN's decision to evaluate and regulate Verisign's position as an "exclusive registry."  He criticized Verisign's monopolistic business strategy and pledged $100,000 to help ICANN to defend the lawsuit filed by the Verisign.<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/questioning_innovation_an_interview_with_bob_parsons Questioning Innovation: An Interview with Bob Parsons]</ref>

In 2005, Bob wrote to [[ICANN CEO]] and President [[Paul Twomey]] regarding the [[.net]] registry operation. He explain that moving the operations of the .net registry to another provider is not beneficial for registrars.  He stressed that Verisign has proven its capability in maintaining the .net registry in a consistent and stable manner.<ref>[http://www.yidio.com/article_admin/ Letter from Robert Parsons to Paul Twomey | 24 January 2005]</ref>

In 2005, Bob wrote to [[ICANN CEO]] and President, [[Paul Twomey]], regarding the [[.net]] registry operation. He stated that moving the operations of the .net registry to another provider would not benefit registrars.  He stressed that Verisign has proven its capability in maintaining the .net registry in a consistent and stable manner.<ref>[http://www.yidio.com/article_admin/ Letter from Robert Parsons to Paul Twomey | 24 January 2005]</ref>

In 2006, he was disappointed with ICANN's approval of the Verisign [[.com]] Registry Agreement, which granted the company the authority to implement a seven percent price increase every year without any cost justification within the next four years and for granting Verisign the power to extend its .com registry contract indefinitely under the "presumptive renewal" provision of the agreement.Bob said, ''"The fact that this monopolistic deal was approved is a loud signal that major changes are needed at ICANN."''<ref>[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/godaddycomr-outraged-over-icannr-giving-verisignr-monopoly-55213652.html Most Profitable Line of Business Would See Gratuitous Price Hikes]</ref>

In 2006, he was disappointed with ICANN's approval of Verisign's [[.com]] Registry Agreement, which granted the company the authority to implement a seven percent price increase every year without any cost justification for the next four years, and granted Verisign the power to extend its .com registry contract indefinitely under the "presumptive renewal" provision of the agreement. Bob said, ''"The fact that this monopolistic deal was approved is a loud signal that major changes are needed at ICANN."''<ref>[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/godaddycomr-outraged-over-icannr-giving-verisignr-monopoly-55213652.html Most Profitable Line of Business Would See Gratuitous Price Hikes]</ref>

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