Thanks for raising the issue and for promoting ICA.

“WE is stronger than ME”

Regards,

http://www.domainbits.com/icann-story/

He reports:

I have since been contacted by Jason Keenan, who works at ICANN media relations. His statement is as follows:

“I have discussed this news report with Paul Twomey and he has asked me to clarity that the Gulf News article incorrectly suggests that he has concerns with domainers. As he said to me: “When asked to look ahead at what might happen on the Internet, I did say it was likely domainers would move increasingly into the ccTLD space. In no way did I say or suggest that domainers were a negative force in any way and certainly did not refer to them as “a downside.” The many domainers I have met and chatted with at meetings across the globe will know I would never say such a thing. As I noted in my closing remarks at the Dubai meeting, the marketplace has evolved and domainers are a part of the robust domain name market that exists today.”

We will keep you updated

Even worse, he puts into a negative light that that many of these domains have sold for millions of dollars. At the same time, he is pushing .Asia, a ridiculous TLD. Does he really think the publicity of a million dollar .com sale is bad for business, especially in comparison to wasted additional TLD’s, such as .Asia that will eventually collapse and only embarress the industry?

I agree with Frank. Bring in some fresh blood.

“It’s time for Paul Twomey to step down as CEO of ICANN” (Sevenmile.com Sept 9, 2007)

http://frankschilling.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/09/its-time-for-pa.html

My read all along is that ANY domain Name that is valuable will be in the predators sites. The Snowe Bills interpretation encompasses ALL lease holders in ALL extensions !

We are forming a defense coalition along with the I.C.A. called ” HelpRaiseFunds.com a 24/7 fund raiser used to protect all business lease holders in all extensions.

Its time to unite our forces, we are looking for volunteers to form a hardwood paddle to fight back the bristling legions of predators envious of our positions. Turn a deaf ear at your peril. Maybe I’m a crazy Pragmatist, but Id like to build my businesses on leased sites that are protected. Rather than build businesses that are in peril of losing their leases to skillful lawyers and their interpretation of the law. Before you build be sure youre not within reach of the Snowe Bill psunami. Create, Collaborate ,Protect. Join the I.C.A. cause ” HelpRaiseFunds.com

It sounds like he really has no clue what domainers do or are doing .