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The Domain Theft Project’s time is now

October 1, 2020 by Raymond Hackney

6 years ago to the day, Phil Corwin published a piece on the ICA website about domain theft. The domain theft project. To be fair Corwin laid out that it was considering initiation. There has been a lot of domain industry press attention lately to domain thefts. We don’t know for sure if this problem is becoming more acute or is just being reported on more often. But, regardless of the level … [Read more...]

With lower membership fee will you join the ICA?

May 21, 2020 by Raymond Hackney

Now that the ICA has a lower membership fee will you join? The directory just looks odd in my opinion, with the members right under individual made to look like second class citizens. But too each their own.Annual MembershipPlatinum Membership $25,000 USD and aboveGold Membership $10,000 – $24,999 USDSilver Membership $5,000 – $9,999 USDBronze Membership $1,000 – $4,999 USDIndividual Membership … [Read more...]

So which industry companies want to provide an ICA discount/benefit?

November 18, 2019 by Raymond Hackney

Many years before I started working with Mike on TheDomains.com, we had a back and forth about the ICA. My position was that you want more members that an organization with 80 members doesn't hold any juice when they want to say to a politician, "Hey we are your constituents, and we demand justice." Having 5,000 - 10,000 members holds a lot more weight. Of course many in the domain industry … [Read more...]

The Internet Commerce Association’s Comment To ICANN Over Verisign Contract

August 12, 2016 by Michael Berkens

The Internet Commerce Association (the ICA) has filed a comment with ICANN over the proposed Verisign Contract which would start in 2018. The comment period is opened until midnight tonight UTC and you should file a comment if you have an opinion. In full disclosure my Company Worldwide Media, Inc, is a Gold member of the ICA The comment was filed by  Philip S. Corwin Re: Public … [Read more...]

Phil Corwin Of The ICA To Speak At Heritage Foundation Event On ICANN With Ted Cruz

July 6, 2016 by Michael Berkens

Phil Corwin from the Internet Commerce Association (ICA),  of which we are a Gold Member of, is speaking at a Heritage Foundation event on ICANN taking place from 3-4:30 pm tomorrow along with Senator Ted Cruz. The event is entitled: What Are the Concerns about Ending the U.S. Contractual Relationship with ICANN? The event will be webcast … [Read more...]

The ICA Is Having a Coming Out Party At Namescon; Come Join US

January 9, 2016 by Michael Berkens

Most of you know that I have been a long-time member and strong supporter of the Internet Commerce Association. Anyone who has had to face a UDRP, or seen the policies that are proposed at ICANN, knows that the rights of domain owners are always under threat. Fortunately a group of members from the domain industry has banded together to create the ICA to represent the interests of the domain … [Read more...]

Donuts Becomes 1st new gTLD Registry to Join The Internet Commerce Association (ICA)

July 27, 2015 by Michael Berkens

Donuts has become the 1st new gTLD registry to join the Internet Commerce Association (ICA) as a Silver member. The ICA is a non-profit advocating for the rights and interests of domain name owners and related service providers. Although Donuts is also a member of the DNA (As is a company I'm a Director of,  RightoftheDot.com) the DNA and the ICA have different mission statements. The ICA … [Read more...]

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